Islamabad High Court Orders Hospital Medical Care for Incarcerated Former PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — The Islamabad High Court issued a judicial order Friday morning directing the federal government of Pakistan and Punjab prison authorities to immediately transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for comprehensive cardiac and gastroenterological medical examinations.

Judicial Medical Directives and International Scrutiny

Chief Justice Aamer Farooq granted the defense motion after medical reports submitted by independent court-appointed physicians indicated that the 73-year-old former cricket star and opposition leader had developed persistent health complications during his prolonged solitary confinement. The court mandated that a board of specialized doctors conduct tests under the observation of Khan’s personal physician, while ensuring strict security protocols during hospital admission.

Senior leaders of Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), welcomed the court order, calling on judicial authorities to ensure all fundamental rights and fair trial guarantees are respected under Pakistan's Constitution.

International Diplomatic Reactions

International parliamentarians and human rights bodies, including the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and Amnesty International, commended the judicial intervention, urging Pakistani authorities to uphold international standards on the treatment of political prisoners.

Pakistani government officials affirmed that the court's medical directives will be fully complied with while maintaining public order.

Medical Board Findings Schedule

The medical board at PIMS is required to submit a certified confidential health evaluation to the High Court by August 25, 2026.