Imran Khan Back in Rawalpindi Jail After Medical Clearance
Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan was returned to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi after being declared medically fit by a team of doctors.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred back to Adiala jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi in the early hours of Friday. The move came after a team of doctors assessed his health and declared him medically fit.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the development in a post on the social media platform X. The minister's statement did not provide further details about the nature of Khan's medical evaluation or the circumstances surrounding his temporary absence from the prison.
Khan has been held at Adiala jail since his conviction in a corruption case earlier this year. His legal team has maintained that the charges against him are politically motivated, though the government has denied such claims.
The former cricket star turned politician has faced multiple legal challenges since being ousted from power in 2022. His supporters have staged protests demanding his release, while authorities have cited security concerns in maintaining his detention.
This latest transfer comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving Khan, who remains one of Pakistan's most prominent opposition figures despite his incarceration.