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Former captains from around the world have urged Pakistan’s government to permit an independent health assessment of Imran Khan, reinstate weekly family visits, and ensure timely medical treatment following a Supreme Court order transferring him to a private hospital. The move follows concerns over his health and treatment since his imprisonment.
The Supreme Court has ordered Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan to be transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for examination within 48 hours, provoking security measures outside the hospital. Khan and his wife were sentenced to 17 years in prison last year, and protests have followed his detention since 2023.
Twenty-one former international cricket captains have appealed to Pakistan’s leadership to ensure an independent medical assessment for Imran Khan, allow weekly family visits, and provide treatment as ordered by the Supreme Court. The calls come after Khan’s brief hospital visit and ongoing questions about his health while in custody.
A fire has killed 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences’ mother-and-child unit in Islamabad. An interim inquiry has found poor fire safety, delayed emergency calls and absent supervisory staff. The prime minister has suspended officials, ordered criminal proceedings and approved compensation for the bereaved families.
A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad has killed multiple newborns and injured others. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate investigation, while health authorities review hospital fire-safety measures. Officials cite a suspected equipment failure and emphasize accountability for negligence.
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan remains in prison on corruption charges. His sons Suleiman and Kasim Khan have voiced concerns about his treatment and security in prison during media interviews broadcast during a Pakistan-England Test, while officials weigh potential tensions over the tour.
Imran Khan remains in solitary confinement as his health deteriorates; family and lawyers say he has faced prolonged isolation, limited visits, and inadequate medical care. Courts have ordered hospital evaluation, but Khan is returned to prison after brief checks; supporters insist charges are politically motivated.
A fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences has killed newborns in a third‑floor nursery. Razia Noreen rescued a baby and is receiving a national honour; eight officials are suspended as an official inquiry blames inadequate fire safety measures and delayed emergency response. Investigations continue into the blaze’s cause amid broader hospital‑fire safety reviews.
A nurse at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences shielded a baby from a spreading blaze, saving the sole survivor while 14 others perished. The incident prompted a government inquiry, suspensions, and a national hero’s recognition.