A divisional bench of the Islamabad High Court has rejected key requests submitted by the legal team of former Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding his medical treatment and family access.
During the hearing, Khan’s lawyers presented three main demands:
- That Imran Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment.
- That his personal physicians be included in the medical team overseeing his health.
- That he be allowed to meet members of his family.
According to the court’s decision, all three requests were rejected. Instead, the court directed the Office of the Chief Commissioner Islamabad to oversee the formation of a medical board that will assess Khan’s health condition.
Legal representatives for Khan argued that the original petition specifically requested his transfer to Shifa International Hospital due to concerns about his health and the need for specialized treatment. However, they claim the court’s written decision did not address the request for hospital transfer.
The decision aligns with the position of the government and the establishment. How effective medical treatment can be ensured if Khan remains in jail rather than being moved to a hospital facility?
The court has ordered that a medical board be constituted under the supervision of the Islamabad Chief Commissioner to examine Khan and determine his medical needs. However, questions remain among his legal team and supporters about whether adequate treatment can be provided while he remains in prison.