Imran Khan's party files contempt petition over hospital transfer
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On August 22, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party filed a contempt petition against the prime minister, law minister, information minister, and other officials regarding the medical treatment of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The petition followed a government decision to transport Khan to the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) rather than the private Shifa International Hospital mandated by a three-judge bench earlier that week. PTI officials asserted that the failure to use the court-ordered facility and the denial of access to Khan's personal physician constituted a breach of judicial orders, while government officials cited security risks for the alternative placement. Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023, reported experiencing torture in prison to his sister during the PIMS visit.
Consequences
The PTI’s decision to file the petition and reports of alleged torture are expected to intensify pressure on the government and bolster the party's preparations for a planned protest march on September 27. Given that Khan's previous arrest triggered nationwide protests and the storming of military installations, this episode holds the potential to rekindle public demonstrations.
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