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Govt hints Imran Khan may be sent abroad for medical treatment

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  • Govt says it may send Imran Khan abroad for medical treatment if required.
  • The statement was made in the Senate by Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
  • The government has asked the Supreme Court if the relief applies to other prisoners.

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The federal government has indicated its willingness to send PTI founder Imran Khan abroad for medical treatment if necessary, following a Supreme Court directive. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, confirmed the government will implement the court's decision. He stated that if local facilities are inadequate, overseas treatment is an option, and also mentioned Shifa International Hospital as a potential alternative to government hospitals. The government has now sought clarification from the Supreme Court on whether this relief is applicable only to Mr. Khan or extends to other prisoners.

Latest development

During a Senate session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry stated that the government has sought clarification from the Supreme Court on whether a recent order for medical relief applies only to PTI founder Imran Khan or to other prisoners as well. The minister's comments came after the opposition raised concerns about health facilities for other detained PTI leaders.

Latest updates

The government’s statement on Thursday regarding PTI founder Imran Khan’s potential overseas medical treatment came during a Senate session where the opposition raised concerns about health facilities for other detained political figures.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government had approached the Supreme Court to seek clarification on whether a recent order granting medical relief was limited to one individual or applicable to other prisoners as well. His remarks followed a point of order by Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, who highlighted the health conditions of other PTI leaders, including Dr Yasmin Rashid.

During the debate, PTI Senator Mohsin Aziz made a remark alluding to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s treatment in the UK.

Sources and updates

Dawn News - Youtube

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Hints at Imran Khan Moving Abroad | Breaking News | Dawn News

Such News - Youtube

Government Ready to Facilitate Imran Khan’s Treatment at Home or Abroad - Breaking News

GNN - Youtube

Imran Khan’s Transfer Abroad from Adiala? Government Gives Green Signal | Breaking News | GNN

Suno News - Youtube

Khan's Treatment Abroad? China Hits India | Crossing Lines With Yasir Rashid | EP 198 | 20 Aug 26

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