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IHC Adjourns Hearing on Imran Khan’s Transfer to Shifa Hospital Until March 12
The Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing on PTI founder Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital until March 12 after Advocate Sardar Latif Khosa was found unprepared on jail rules.
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by News Desk
2026-03-10
IHC Adjourns Hearing on Imran Khan’s Transfer to Shifa Hospital Until March 12

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on a miscellaneous application seeking the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. The hearing has been postponed until March 12 after Advocate Sardar Latif Khosa was found unprepared on relevant jail rules.

Court proceedings

A two-member bench, comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, heard the case. At the outset, the Advocate General Islamabad informed the court that the jail superintendent’s report had been received, though the bench noted it should have been shared with the opposing counsel earlier.

Khosa read the Adiala Jail superintendent’s report, which included a press release from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The report stated that Imran Khan had first undergone a medical examination at the jail hospital and was subsequently brought to PIMS twice, including once to administer an injection.

Previous Supreme Court involvement

Khosa reminded the bench that Imran had earlier been held in Attock Jail after his conviction in the Toshakhana criminal case, during which his conditions had prompted a Supreme Court petition in 2023. The petition had highlighted his eye condition and sought medical treatment, which was initially denied for five days before a press release was issued. Friend of Court Barrister Salman Safdar had recommended treatment for the eye condition and warned of serious consequences if delayed.

Relief sought

Khosa requested that Imran Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital, with access granted to his personal physician and family members.

The federation, however, objected, arguing that a medical board comprising PIMS doctors, as directed by the Supreme Court, was already overseeing treatment. The Advocate General noted that the Supreme Court had not issued any instructions regarding Safdar’s suggestions and contended that the court could not issue directions through the current application.

Adjournment

The bench asked Khosa for suggestions on the way forward. As he was unprepared regarding jail rules, the court adjourned the hearing until March 12, with further proceedings also adjourned until the day after tomorrow.

This case highlights ongoing legal and medical debates surrounding the treatment and rights of high-profile prisoners in Pakistan.
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