Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Imran Khan Moved to Islamabad Hospital Under Supreme Court Order
Imran Khan is a former leader of Pakistan who has been in prison since 2023.
His family, lawyers and political party say he has become less healthy while in jail.
They are especially worried about his right eye and other symptoms.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered officials to take him to a hospital in Islamabad.
He was moved from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital early Friday.
More than 800 security personnel helped protect the hospital and the route.
Doctors, including specialists and a personal physician, will examine him.
The government says he has been receiving care and does not have an emergency condition.
The doctors will decide whether he stays in the hospital, returns to prison or moves to another supervised place.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital early Friday.
The transfer followed a Supreme Court order requiring his move within 48 hours for medical examination and care.
More than 800 security personnel were deployed around the hospital and along the transfer route.
Khan’s family, lawyers and PTI supporters cite deteriorating health, including serious vision problems in his right eye.
The government says medical reports found no condition requiring immediate treatment, while doctors will decide his next location and care.
- Who
- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Pakistan’s government and the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
- What
- Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and possible treatment.
- When
- Early Friday, August 21, 2026, after a Supreme Court order issued earlier that week.
- Where
- From Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Why
- The Supreme Court ordered the transfer after months of concerns from Khan’s family, lawyers and personal physicians about his health and access to specialist care.
Khan’s Party and Supporters
Government and Authorities
Health and medical access
Khan’s Party and Supporters
Khan’s family, lawyers and PTI say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he needs independent specialist care, including treatment for serious vision problems.
Government and Authorities
The government says medical reports found no condition requiring immediate treatment and maintains that prisoners receive healthcare under existing rules.
Right-eye vision
Khan’s Party and Supporters
Khan’s family and PTI have cited substantial vision loss, with the party previously saying he had only 15% eyesight in his right eye and another claim putting the loss at about 85%.
Government and Authorities
Authorities have disputed the severity of the problem, saying his vision improved after treatment; reports cited estimates of roughly 70% recovery or near-normal vision.
Where Khan should remain
Khan’s Party and Supporters
Khan’s party and family want him to remain in hospital if doctors consider prison unsafe and have raised the possibility of another building being designated as a sub-jail.
Government and Authorities
Officials have not confirmed that he will stay in hospital and say medical experts will determine the appropriate treatment and location. The government has also said treatment abroad could be considered if adequate care is unavailable at a government facility.
Political implications
Khan’s Party and Supporters
PTI welcomed the transfer as a new ray of hope but said it would continue a planned September 27 march seeking access to Khan, faster hearings and his release.
Government and Authorities
The government says it will comply with the court order and that its request for clarification was not intended to delay or defy implementation.
- Patient
- Imran Khan, 73, former prime minister of Pakistan
- Transfer
- Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad
- Court deadline
- The Supreme Court ordered the transfer within 48 hours
- Medical assessment
- A medical board is to include specialists, Dr Uzma and Khan’s personal physician
- Reported symptoms
- Fluctuating blood pressure, palpitations, headaches, restlessness and impaired vision in the right eye
- Security
- More than 800 personnel from various law-enforcement units were deployed around the hospital and transfer route
- Next decision
- Medical experts will decide whether Khan is admitted, returned to prison or moved to another supervised facility
Sources
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