Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was hospitalized on Friday after being taken from Adiala jail under heavy security, according to his party. The move followed a court order requiring medical tests, as his family and political allies claimed the government had violated a Supreme Court directive by sending him to a government hospital instead of the private facility specified.
Khan’s team described the night as chaotic, with conflicting accounts of his whereabouts. His sister and personal physician provided details of the confusion, while officials gave varying statements. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Khan’s legal team and authorities over the conditions of his detention.
The hospitalization came after Khan had been briefly released earlier in the week. His return to prison shortly after the medical examination has raised questions about the legal process and the enforcement of court orders. Authorities have not yet clarified the exact nature of Khan’s health concerns or the duration of his hospital stay.
The incident underscores the political and legal challenges facing Pakistan’s judiciary and the opposition leader’s ongoing legal battles.
