The Pakistan Supreme Court ordered the immediate transfer of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital on August 19, 2026, citing urgent health concerns.
Following the ruling, Khan was permitted to meet his wife, Bushra Bibi, and his sister for the first time this year under strict security supervision.
The government has indicated it will challenge the court's transfer order, setting the stage for a legal confrontation regarding the former leader's detention conditions.