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Govt open to sending Imran Khan abroad for treatment if doctors advise

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At a glance

  • The government is prepared to send Imran Khan abroad for medical treatment if recommended by a medical board.
  • PTI is pursuing a contempt of court case over Khan's transfer to a government hospital instead of a private one.
  • The Supreme Court order related to the case has now been presented before the court.

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The Supreme Court had previously directed authorities to move incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to a private hospital for a medical examination. However, he was taken to the government-run PIMS hospital instead. In response, PTI filed a contempt of court petition. Amid this legal challenge, a government spokesperson has stated that the administration is prepared to send Khan abroad for treatment if a medical board recommends it. The Supreme Court order related to the case has now been presented in court.

Latest development

The Supreme Court order concerning the case of PTI founder Imran Khan has been presented before the court. This comes as the party pursues a contempt petition regarding his previous hospital transfer.

Latest updates

In the latest development, the Supreme Court order related to the PTI founder's case has been presented before the court, as the party continues to pursue a contempt petition regarding his hospital transfer.

The federal government has stated it is prepared to send PTI founder Imran Khan abroad for medical treatment if a medical board recommends it.

In a statement, government spokesperson Aqeel Malik confirmed that if a board of doctors deems it necessary for Khan to receive treatment outside the country, the government will facilitate the process.

This development comes as PTI continues to pursue an urgent Supreme Court hearing regarding the former prime minister's hospital transfer within Pakistan.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally demanded an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court for the contempt petition concerning the hospital transfer of party founder Imran Khan. The party's call for an expedited process supports an earlier application filed by Khan's sister, Dr. Uzma Khan.

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24 News HD - Youtube

Government vs PTI: Imran Khan’s Health Crisis: Government & PTI Clash Over PIMS Transfer - 24 NewsHD

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"Ready to Send Imran Khan Abroad for Treatment" #ytshorts #arynews #shorts #imrankhan

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Supreme Court Order in PTI Founder Case Presented Before the Court | Such News

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