Imran Khan returned to prison after hospital medical evaluation

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was returned to custody on Saturday after a brief transfer to a medical facility for a health assessment. The move, ordered by the Islamabad High Court, concluded the evaluation and mandated that Khan resume his detention at the Central Prison in Islamabad, where he has been held on corruption and terrorism‑related charges.

Authorities said the medical examination, conducted at a government hospital, found no condition that would justify continued hospitalization, prompting the court’s decision to send Khan back to prison. Legal analysts noted that the transfer and subsequent return are procedural steps consistent with the court’s earlier rulings, and the case remains pending trial. Khan’s supporters have called for transparency in the process, while officials emphasized compliance with judicial directives. The situation underscores the ongoing legal challenges facing the former leader.