Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar filed the petition on Wednesday, contending that moving the 73-year-old Khan to Shifa International Hospital exceeds the judiciary’s legal authority. The government warns that complying with the order would establish a dangerous precedent, likely inviting a flood of similar medical transfer requests from the broader prison population.
Khan has remained incarcerated in Rawalpindi since August 2023 following multiple politically charged convictions. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, continues to champion the court’s decision, which additionally permits the former leader to hold phone calls with his sons in London. While his supporters and family members cite concerns over his deteriorating health, the government maintains that the current detention conditions remain within the bounds of established penal protocols.
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