Islamabad High Court ( The cow news digial ) The Islamabad High Court has rejected a petition seeking the transfer of Imran Khan to a private hospital while ordering the formation of a medical board to assess his health condition.
The decision was announced after a hearing presided over by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, who reviewed arguments presented by the petitioner’s legal counsel and government representatives regarding Khan’s medical treatment.
During the hearing, Justice Arbab Tahir remarked that the court had examined available information about the specialists involved and noted that Dr. Nadeem Qureshi was a highly regarded retina specialist. The judge suggested that medical examinations could be conducted at Shifa International Hospital if necessary.
The court clarified that it would not determine how long the former prime minister should remain hospitalized if a transfer was deemed necessary. Instead, the responsibility for medical evaluation would rest with qualified doctors. The judge also raised concerns about accountability, asking whether authorities would take responsibility if any medical complications occurred.
Responding to the court’s question, Ayaz Shaukat assured the bench that the government would take responsibility for ensuring appropriate medical care for the PTI founder.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its verdict and later announced that the request for immediate transfer to a private hospital had been rejected. However, the court ordered the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad to form a medical board that would thoroughly evaluate Khan’s medical condition.
According to the court order, the medical board must include Dr. Arif and Dr. Nadeem Qureshi among its members. The board will determine whether Khan requires treatment outside the prison facility and recommend further medical steps if necessary.
The court also directed that Khan’s family be informed in accordance with jail rules and instructed Dr. Nadeem Qureshi to remain in contact with family members regarding updates about the medical assessment.
The case has attracted significant public and political attention as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf continue to raise concerns about the health and treatment of their party’s founder while he remains in custody.
