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Imran Khan’s family and party say Pakistan violated court order by taking him to government hospital

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The family and opposition party of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday accused authorities…

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  1. Pakistani authorities seek court review of order allowing Imran Khan hospital treatment

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    Imran Khan’s family and party say Pakistan violated court order by taking him to government hospital

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan moved from jail to hospital (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The former Pakistani prime minister's family has repeatedly raised concerns about his deteriorating health in prison. The 73-year-old was jailed in 2023 on corruption charges that he says were politically motivated.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.

  3. France 24

    Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concerns (opens France 24)

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    A Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old cricket star and his wife were sentenced to 17 years of jail last year after facing several graft legal cases.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pakistan’s top court orders imprisoned former PM Imran Khan taken to hospital, allows family visits (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to take imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital in the capital for a medical examination

  5. BBC News

    Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail (opens BBC News)

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    Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Pakistan government to challenge ex-PM Khan hospital move (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to a private hospital amid concerns about his deteriorating health. The government says it wants the decision to be reviewed.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pakistani authorities seek court review of order allowing Imran Khan hospital treatment (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Pakistani authorities have asked the Supreme Court to review or withdraw an order requiring imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive a medical exam at a private hospital

  8. Deutsche Welle

    Could Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan make a new deal? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan has been moved to a hospital for medical treatment, ushering speculation over the possibility of new political negotiations.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Pakistan: Could ex-PM Imran Khan make a new deal? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan was moved to a hospital for medical treatment, ushering speculation over the possibility of new political negotiations.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.

  11. The Diplomat

    Why Has Pakistan’s Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Been Shifted to Hospital Now? (opens The Diplomat)

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    Lowering political temperatures and exploring limited dialogue have become a priority for the Pakistani government.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    A senior Pakistani Cabinet minister says the government could consider allowing imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital or abroad if adequate medical care is unavailable at a government facility

  13. BBC News

    Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment (opens BBC News)

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    Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Former leader was escorted from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital, following court order, local media reports.

  15. The Guardian

    Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan taken to hospital (opens The Guardian)

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    Move may signal attempt to improve relations between military-backed government and ex-leader’s party The jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been ⁠transferred to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination, fulfilling a longstanding demand by supporters who ⁠say his health has…

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Pakistan: Former PM Khan moved to private hospital (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Khan's supporters say his health has deteriorated during more than ​three years in prison since being removed from office in 2022.

  17. Deutsche Welle

    Pakistan: Former PM Khan briefly moved to private hospital (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Khan's supporters say his health has deteriorated during more than ​three years in prison since being removed from office in 2022.

  18. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan’s Imran Khan moved to hospital after Supreme Court order (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been moved to a private hospital for medical treatment.

  19. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after exam at a private hospital (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken back to prison after a medical examination at a private hospital

  20. WFMZ Allentown

    Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was transferred back to jail early on Friday, hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks, the government said.

  21. France 24

    Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks (opens France 24)

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    Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was transfered back to prison after being examined at the public PIMS hospital in Islamabad early Friday, not the private clinic ordered by the court. Sentenced to 17 years in prison alongside his wife Bushra Bibi, Khan remains held at Adiala Jail ahead of…

  22. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Sophia Saifi, CNN Islamabad (CNN) — Pakistan’s former leader and cricket icon Imran Khan was taken back to prison Friday morning after a medical check at a private hospital in the capital Islamabad, the government said.

  23. WTOP Washington DC

    Imran Khan’s family and party say Pakistan violated court order by taking him to government hospital (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ISLAMABAD (AP) — The family and opposition party of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday accused authorities…

  24. France 24

    Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks (opens France 24)

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    Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was transferred back to jail early on Friday, hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks, the government said. The Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that Khan, Pakistan's most popular politician, be taken to the private Shifa Inter…

  25. Al Jazeera

    Sister of ex-Pakistan PM Khan says he is being tortured in jail (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The sister of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan says he told her he was being tortured in jail.

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