World · 21 August 2026

Imran Khan's family says Pakistan defied order to move him to hospital

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved from prison to a private hospital on Tuesday. However, he was taken to a government hospital before returning to his cell by 5am on Friday, according to his family and doctor. His party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, accuses the government of contempt of court.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 15:23

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