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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly criticised the government for not transferring party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital despite an order from the Supreme Court.

Speaking to the media, Gohar said there was “no ambiguity” in the Supreme Court’s directive and described the failure to implement the order as unfortunate.

“There was no ambiguity in the Supreme Court’s order. It is unfortunate that the court’s directive was not implemented,” he said.

The PTI chairman said his party would continue efforts to resolve political issues through political means, stressing that meaningful negotiations were essential for the functioning of democracy.

“Such negotiations do not take place like this. This is not how democracy works. If it is difficult to implement a court order, how can democracy function?” Gohar questioned.

He said the government’s decision to move Imran Khan to another hospital, coupled with a lack of detailed information, was not what the PTI had expected. He alleged that the Supreme Court’s order had been violated and reiterated that the party wanted political disputes to be resolved through dialogue.

The remarks came after the Supreme Court, three days earlier, ordered that Imran Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital for a medical check-up and undergo a comprehensive medical examination.

However, the government transferred the former prime minister to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital on Thursday, where doctors examined him. He was subsequently taken back to Adiala Jail late at night.

Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar later said on social media that Imran Khan was completely healthy.

The developments have added to tensions between the government and the PTI, with the opposition party continuing to press for political dialogue while raising concerns over the implementation of judicial directives.

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has left Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad after prison authorities completed the required legal formalities, according to security sources.

The development follows a Supreme Court order directing authorities to shift the jailed PTI founder to the private hospital for medical examination and treatment. The court had ordered that the transfer be completed within 48 hours.

Security arrangements were intensified ahead of Khan’s transfer. According to security sources, more than 800 police personnel were deployed along the route from Adiala Jail to the hospital.

Two vehicles belonging to the Islamabad Police squad also reached Adiala Jail as authorities prepared for Khan’s movement. The security squad was placed on high alert, while arrangements along the route to the hospital were tightened.

At Shifa International Hospital, security clearance was completed before Khan’s expected arrival. According to the sources, hospital staff were required to hand over their mobile phones, while communication signals in the secured area were blocked as part of the security measures.

The Supreme Court had ordered on Tuesday that Khan be shifted from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment. The three-member bench also directed the formation of a medical board to oversee his examination and care.

The order was issued after Khan’s lawyers and family raised concerns about his health. His party welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling, while the government questioned the decision to send him to a private hospital and said it would seek a review of the order.

The federal government subsequently filed a petition challenging the Supreme Court’s direction, arguing that the order to transfer Khan to a private medical facility should be reconsidered.

However, the Supreme Court Registrar’s Office returned the government’s review petition on Thursday after raising objections, including concerns regarding incomplete paperwork. The government is expected to resubmit the petition after addressing the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office.

Meanwhile, a security source said authorities had continued to provide Khan with facilities and treatment in accordance with the Constitution, prison rules and previous court directions.

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According to the source, Khan had been provided with dedicated prison space, an air cooler, a bed with a mattress, assistance from a personal worker and cook, newspapers and books, as well as food arrangements.

The source further said that medical care had also been provided to Khan in accordance with the applicable prison rules.

These remarks reflect the government’s position that Khan had been receiving medical care and other facilities while in custody, while the Supreme Court’s latest order focused on his further medical assessment and treatment at Shifa International Hospital.

The transfer comes amid heightened political attention surrounding Khan, who has remained imprisoned since 2023 following his removal from office in 2022.

The Supreme Court has also issued directions concerning meetings between Khan and his family and urged that its orders be followed. His party has asked supporters to maintain distance from the hospital and avoid creating disruption around the facility.

Authorities are expected to maintain tight security around Shifa International Hospital and along the route as Khan undergoes medical assessment.

The development marks a significant change in the former prime minister’s detention arrangements, with attention now shifting towards his medical evaluation and the government’s next legal steps concerning the Supreme Court’s order for his transfer to the hospital.

ISLAMABAD: Inspector General (IG) Islamabad Police has reached Shifa International Hospital as security arrangements are being made in connection with the possible transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to the hospital.

The IG Islamabad arrived at Shifa International Hospital to review and oversee security arrangements. Following his arrival, security outside the hospital was placed on high alert, while officials began reviewing the security measures at the facility.

According to reports, personnel of the Islamabad Traffic Police also reached the hospital as part of the security arrangements. Security clearance outside Shifa International Hospital has begun.

Vehicles parked along the road outside the hospital are also being removed. A lifter was used to shift vehicles parked on the road onto the footpath as part of the security arrangements.

The IG Islamabad was accompanied by DIG and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), along with other police officers. The police officials are reviewing the arrangements around the hospital and overseeing the security measures being put in place.

The process of closing the road adjacent to Shifa International Hospital is also under way.

The security arrangements have been initiated in connection with the matter of Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital. Security personnel and traffic police have been deployed around the hospital, while officials are assessing the arrangements and clearing the area outside the facility.

Security has been placed on high alert outside Shifa International Hospital, with police officials present at the location and the adjacent road being closed as part of the ongoing arrangements.

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ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced the formation of a “United Opposition” following a meeting with opposition leaders.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman held an important meeting with National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai, during which the decision to move towards the formation of a united opposition was announced.

Speaking to the media, the JUI-F chief said consultations had been held with the opposition leaders in both the Senate and the National Assembly. He said there was an agreement to move towards a united opposition and that the opposition parties wanted to play a joint parliamentary role.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman said, however, that further consultations would continue on the matter. He added that more meetings would be held and expressed hope that a good beginning had been made.

The JUI-F chief said the consultations with opposition leaders had paved the way for greater coordination among opposition parties. He reiterated that the objective was to develop a joint parliamentary role while keeping further discussions and consultations open.

During his interaction with the media, a journalist asked whether the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would also be brought into the proposed united opposition.

In response, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the PPP was part of the government. He added that an environment should also be created for an All Parties Conference of opposition parties.

The announcement followed consultations with the opposition leadership in both houses of Parliament and the meeting between Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Mahmood Achakzai. According to the JUI-F chief, the opposition has agreed in principle to move towards a united platform and adopt a joint parliamentary role.

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He also indicated that the process would continue through further meetings and consultations. While describing the development as a positive start, he said he hoped the upcoming discussions would lead to further progress.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s announcement comes with the opposition seeking greater coordination in Parliament. However, he made it clear that the process was still subject to further consultation and that additional meetings would take place.

Regarding the possibility of involving the PPP, the JUI-F chief pointed out that the party was currently part of the government. He also called for creating an atmosphere conducive to holding an All Parties Conference involving opposition parties.

The National Assembly has approved by majority vote the draft Defence Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010 after their approval by the federal cabinet. The decisions were taken during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The federal cabinet approved the draft Defence Forces Act 2026 during its meeting. According to the government, the draft legislation has been prepared as part of the changes introduced under the 27th Constitutional Amendment.

Following the cabinet’s approval, the draft Defence Forces Act 2026 will be presented before the ongoing session of Parliament for consideration and approval.

The meeting also approved amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010. According to the government, amendments to the National Command Authority Act became necessary following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The proposed changes will bring the relevant legal and administrative matters in line with the new constitutional framework.

The draft amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, approved by the federal cabinet, will also be presented before Parliament for approval. The Act is aimed at determining matters related to the position of the Chief of Defence Forces and the administrative affairs of the headquarters.

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Following the approval of both legal drafts, the legislation will now go through the parliamentary process. Members of Parliament will consider the proposed laws and vote on their approval.

The meeting also reviewed the country’s political and economic situation. The federal cabinet held a detailed discussion on the overall law and order situation in the country and reviewed measures aimed at improving the security situation.

During the meeting, the cabinet members were also taken into confidence regarding the court’s decision concerning the health of PTI founder Imran Khan.

The approval of the two legal drafts marks the next stage in the legislative process following the federal cabinet’s decision. Both measures will now be dealt with through the parliamentary procedure, where lawmakers will consider the proposed legislation before its final approval.

Lawyer Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, representing PTI founder Imran Khan, has written a letter to the authorities of Adiala Jail, attaching an attested copy of the Supreme Court’s recent order.

In the letter, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry stated that all legal requirements for transferring Imran Khan to a hospital have been fulfilled and that the government is bound to transfer him to a hospital within two days.

He urged the jail authorities to ensure implementation of the Supreme Court’s order and to act in accordance with the spirit of the judicial decision.

The lawyer also requested that the attested copy of the court order be made part of the official record of Adiala Jail. He said the court order regarding Imran Khan’s transfer to a hospital had been formally sent to the jail authorities.

The lawyer further stated that there can be no further delay in implementing the judicial decision.

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