Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to a government hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment overnight and was returned to prison later on Friday, prompting his Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) party to demand immediate access to the jailed leader.
The hospital visit, described by officials as a routine medical check‑up, lasted through the night before Khan was escorted back to the detention facility where he remains in custody.
PTI officials issued a statement after the transfer, saying the party “insists on being allowed to see Mr. Khan as soon as possible” and urging authorities to grant them access to their leader while he receives medical care.
Imran Khan, who served as Pakistan’s prime minister from 2018 to 2022, continues to be held in prison following his arrest on charges that have drawn widespread domestic and international attention.
The PTI’s demand for access underscores the ongoing political tension surrounding Khan’s detention and his party’s efforts to maintain a presence in the public discourse while he remains behind bars.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
