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Cricket legends demand Pakistan ensures Imran Khan gets proper medical care

Twenty-one former cricket captains have urged Pakistan's leader to give ex-PM Imran Khan proper medical care in custody. Their letter to Shehbaz Sharif asks for a court-directed medical board, including Khan's own doctors, to assess him, especially for reported vision loss. They also want regular family visits and prompt treatment for the 73-year-old.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 August 2026 at 6:13

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