PTI to File Contempt Petition over Delay in Imran Khan's Hospital Transfer, Says Lawyer
The registrar cited procedural defects, and the government will resubmit its challenge to the court’s order for Khan’s hospital treatment.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court returned a government review petition challenging its order to shift Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, after the Registrar's Office raised procedural objections.
- The federal government previously challenged the SC's Tuesday order, labeling the mandate to transfer Imran from Adiala Jail "discriminatory in nature."
- Because the accompanying paper books were incomplete, the Registrar's Office rejected the petition, while PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja claimed the government withdrew it.
- Officials intend to resubmit the review petition to the SC after addressing the Registrar's Office objections, as Imran remains in Adiala Jail awaiting the transfer.
- Strict conditions accompany the transfer: the SC mandated no political activity at Shifa International Hospital, and a medical board including Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Uzma Khan was formed.
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Pakistan Govt defies Supreme Court; does not transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital
JAMMU: Defying the orders of the Supreme Court, the Pakistan Federal government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not shift Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to private Shifa International Hospital on August 20 as directed earlier. On Wednesday, the government had moved a review petition in the court saying its order issued on Tuesday should be recalled as it was discriminatory. By late evening on Thursday, the government ha…
Pakistan Supreme Court returns plea on Imran Khan hospital transfer order
Pakistan's Supreme Court returned the government's review petition seeking changes to Imran Khan's hospital transfer order. The setback sharpened pressure on authorities as PTI threatened contempt proceedings over any further delay.
Imran Khan hospital transfer: Pakistan Supreme Court returns Shehbaz govt’s review plea
The Supreme Court registry has returned a review petition filed by Islamabad’s Chief Commissioner against the court’s August 18 order directing authorities to shift Khan from Adiala Jail to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital
SC returns govt plea against Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
The Supreme Court registrar’s office has returned a review petition filed by the federal government against the apex court’s order directing the transfer of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment, sources said on Thursday.
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