'The law is clear': Legal experts weigh in on delay in shifting Imran to hospital

Legal experts assert that the law unequivocally supports the Supreme Court's order to transfer former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical examination and treatment. The directive came after significant attention was drawn to Khan's health, specifically a recurring eye ailment.

The Supreme Court mandated that Khan be moved to Shifa International Hospital within two days for assessment by a multidisciplinary medical board. This decision followed multiple hospital visits for his condition, diagnosed as right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The PTI party has accused the current government of not ensuring appropriate medical care for Khan.

However, the government has since approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order. They argue that directing a transfer to a private hospital like Shifa International is discriminatory and violates established prison rules and principles of natural justice. This plea was reportedly returned due to incomplete paperwork, adding another layer to the ongoing legal and political maneuvering surrounding Khan's incarceration and health.

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The law is clear.