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Imran Khan Returns to Prison After Medical Treatment

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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was returned to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after receiving medical treatment for blood pressure issues and an eye check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. This incident occurred late on Tuesday, with sources indicating that Khan, who is 74 years old, has been experiencing significant health deterioration during his imprisonment, including substantial vision loss in his right eye. His latest hospital visit marks the first time he has been taken for treatment since August, when a previous visit was abruptly cut short, according to reports.

Khan has been imprisoned for over three years following a no-confidence vote that led to his ousting in 2022. He faces multiple corruption charges, although most of his convictions have either been suspended or overturned, with appeals still pending. Khan has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the charges against him are politically motivated, a claim that the current government refutes. His legal team has recently been granted access to meet with him and his wife, as confirmed by his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.S1

In a related development, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the deputy chairman of Khan's party, was also hospitalized on the same day after being transferred from jail in Lahore. His condition remains under medical care, reflecting the ongoing health concerns among key political figures associated with Khan's leadership. As the political landscape in Pakistan continues to evolve, the implications of Khan's health and legal challenges remain significant for his supporters and the broader political environment.S1S2

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan back in jail after medical treatment, sources say

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to hospital in Islamabad late on Tuesday for medical treatment and returned to prison, sources said.

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan back in jail after medical treatment, sources say

Khan, who is imprisoned in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, had an eye check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), one of the officials said on Wednesday.

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan back in jail after medical treatment, sources say

Imran Khan had an eye check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical ‌Sciences, one of the officials said

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Imran Khan Returns to Prison After Medical Treatment

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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was returned to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after receiving medical treatment for blood pressure issues and an eye check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. This incident occurred late on Tuesday, with sources indicating that Khan, who is 74 years old, has been experiencing significant health deterioration during his imprisonment, including substantial vision loss in his right eye. His latest hospital visit marks the first time he has been taken for treatment since August, when a previous visit was abruptly cut short, according to reports.

Khan has been imprisoned for over three years following a no-confidence vote that led to his ousting in 2022. He faces multiple corruption charges, although most of his convictions have either been suspended or overturned, with appeals still pending. Khan has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the charges against him are politically motivated, a claim that the current government refutes. His legal team has recently been granted access to meet with him and his wife, as confirmed by his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.S1

In a related development, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the deputy chairman of Khan's party, was also hospitalized on the same day after being transferred from jail in Lahore. His condition remains under medical care, reflecting the ongoing health concerns among key political figures associated with Khan's leadership. As the political landscape in Pakistan continues to evolve, the implications of Khan's health and legal challenges remain significant for his supporters and the broader political environment.S1S2

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