Why was Imran Khan taken to Pims, not Shifa hospital?

Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has issued a statement regarding the transfer of Pakistan

Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has issued a statement regarding the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail for medical examination.

Tarar said Imran was taken to hospital between the night of August 20 and 21 under strict security arrangements.

According to the minister, Imran was examined by qualified doctors, including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist and physician. The doctors declared him medically fit, he said.

Tarar clarified that the medical examination was conducted at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), where doctors from Shifa International Hospital were also present.

He said Imran was initially scheduled to be taken to Shifa International Hospital. However, PTI workers allegedly created a security situation outside the hospital and along the route, prompting authorities to take him to Pims instead.

The minister said the medical examination at Pims found Imran to be in good health.

Tarar added that Imran’s sister, Uzma Khan, remained present throughout the medical examination and treatment process.

Imran Khan returns to Adiala Jail

After completing the medical examination, Imran was shifted back to Adiala Jail at around 5am on August 21, Tarar said.

The minister maintained that medical facilities had previously been provided to Imran whenever required and that the government would continue to ensure necessary healthcare in the future.

Jail sources also confirmed that Imran had been taken back to Adiala Jail.

According to the sources, he was transported from the hospital to the prison under extremely tight security.