World · 18 August 2026

Pakistan's Supreme Court orders jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital

The 73-year-old must arrive at an Islamabad hospital inside two days, where he is scheduled to stay until 16 September. His legal team and relatives have repeatedly warned about his worsening health, claiming his eyesight has severely declined behind bars. A special medical board featuring a heart expert and his own personal doctor will manage his care during the visit.

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