Imran Khan shifted back to jail after medical check-up
Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after a medical examination at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), amid a dispute over a Supreme Court-ordered hospital transfer.
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What happened: medical examination at PIMS and return to Adiala Jail
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was returned to Adiala Jail after a medical examination at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which is described as a state-run hospital.
The Government of Pakistan stated that doctors from Al-Shifa hospital were also present during the PIMS examination.
Background and earlier position: Supreme Court direction and anxiety description
The Supreme Court of Pakistan directed that Imran Khan be taken to a hospital within two days following a medical report describing his condition as “level three plus” anxiety.
The medical report description “level three plus” anxiety is presented as severe anxiety that disrupts clear thinking and daily functioning.