Imran Khan Returned to Jail After Hospital Check-Up

Aug 21, 2026

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Aug 21, 2026 05:30

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks: Govt

## Medical Examination Ordered by Supreme Court

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after undergoing a court-mandated medical examination at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The Supreme Court had instructed that Khan be taken to the hospital within 48 hours due to health concerns raised by his legal team.

## Declared Medically Fit

A team of doctors, including specialists in ophthalmology and cardiology, assessed Khan's health and declared him fit. His sister, Uzma Khan, who is a medical doctor, was present during the examination. Following the check-up, Khan was transferred back to jail.

## Security Measures and Supporters

The hospital area was heavily secured with hundreds of police officers, and roads were blocked off during Khan's transfer. Despite the security, a number of Khan's supporters gathered outside the hospital.

## Legal and Political Context

Khan, who served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, is currently serving a 17-year prison sentence alongside his wife, Bushra Bibi, on charges they claim are politically motivated. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 16. Khan's arrest in 2023 led to widespread protests across Pakistan.

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