Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt

Pakistan's top court ordered that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be taken to a hospital for medical checks due to health concerns. After his hospital visit, the government returned him to prison. The government is challenging the court's order.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Imran Khan’s family and party say Pakistan violated court order by taking him to government hospital

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after exam at a private hospital

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 20, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Pakistani authorities seek court review of order allowing Imran Khan hospital treatment

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 18, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Pakistan’s top court orders imprisoned former PM Imran Khan taken to hospital, allows family visits

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France 24Center· Aug 21, 2026

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 21, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Imran Khan’s family and party say Pakistan violated court order by taking him to government hospital

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KRDOCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

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Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

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Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

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Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

KION Central CoastCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

Local News 8Center· Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

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Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

France 24Center· Aug 21, 2026

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s family accuses gov’t of defying hospital order

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Sister of ex-Pakistan PM Khan says he is being tortured in jail

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan’s Imran Khan moved to hospital after Supreme Court order

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  1. Aug 18Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
  2. Aug 20Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

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