Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s hospital visit has triggered a fresh political confrontation after he was taken from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad for a medical checkup before being returned to prison.

Khan’s party, PTI, has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court, accusing authorities of violating an order that reportedly directed his medical examination at Shifa International Hospital.

The Pakistan government has rejected the allegations, saying security concerns linked to PTI supporters prompted the change in hospital. Officials said a team of doctors examined Khan and declared him medically fit.

PTI has rejected the government’s explanation and maintained that no party workers were present around the hospital.

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<p>August 5 (Monday) marks one year of Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan's incarceration. To mark the one-year anniversary of the imprisonment of the party founder, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a series of nationwide protests set for August 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI stalwart Asad Qaiser during a press conference held in Islamabad&nbsp;said, "August 5 marks the day of PTI founder's arrest, we will stage protests on that day."</p>

<p>Geo News reports that the party said it will demand Khan's release during the demonstrations.</p>

<p>Qaiser also criticised the "indiscriminate crackdown" against PTI members, claiming that lawmakers and social media activists are facing a "vicious witch-hunt."</p>

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<p>"This crackdown is being done after the Supreme Court's verdict [on the reserved seats]," Qaiser stated, urging the apex court to take suo motu notice of the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court's short order on July 12 allowed PTI to secure seats reserved for women and minorities in the assemblies. The court directed PTI to submit a list of eligible candidates for these seats to the Election Commission of Pakistan within 15 days, with the commission expected to publish the list within seven days.</p>

<p>However, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have filed a review petition against the Supreme Court's decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qaiser demanded an end to the "baseless cases" against PTI leaders, highlighting the continued arrests of party members.</p>

<p>He further alleged that "41 MNAs are being forced to quit the party," and warned that parliament's status would be compromised if parliamentarians were treated disrespectfully.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also called on all political parties to join PTI in opposing what he termed a "fake and mandate-less government."</p>

<p>The press event was also addressed by the party's Secretary General, Omar Ayub Khan, and other key members.</p>

<h2><strong>Fascism</strong></h2>

<p>PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan echoed Qaiser's sentiments, condemning the government's mistreatment of PTI lawmakers and the enforced disappearances of party workers. He mentioned specific cases against members like Sheikh Waqas and his aides, labelling them as acts of "fascism".</p>

<p>The PTI leadership is planning a key session to discuss future strategies, which may include a sit-in at D-Chowk, Islamabad, among other options. Omar reiterated that fresh elections are essential to address the country's issues, aligning with the broader demands of the PTI protests.</p>

<h2><strong>Imran Khan's arrest</strong></h2>

<p>Imran Khan was arrested on August 5, 2023, from Lahore, following a court's three-year prison sentence for his involvement in the illegal sale of state gifts.&nbsp;</p>

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August 5 (Monday) marks one year of Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan's incarceration. To mark the one-year anniversary of the imprisonment of the party founder, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a series of nationwide protests set for August 5.

August 5 (Monday) marks one year of Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan's incarceration. To mark the one-year anniversary of the imprisonment of the party founder, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a series of nationwide protests set for August 5. PTI stalwart Asad Qaiser during a press conference held in Islamabad said, "August 5 marks the day of PTI founder's arrest, we will stage protests on that day." Geo News reports that the party said it will demand Khan's release during the demonstrations. Qaiser also criticised the "indiscriminate crackdown" against PTI members, claiming that lawmakers and social media activists are facing a "vicious witch-hunt." Also read | Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan refuses polygraph and other forensic tests amid May 9 riot investigations "This crackdown is being done after the Supreme Court's verdict [on the reserved seats]," Qaiser stated, urging the apex court to take suo motu notice of the situation. The Supreme Court's short order on July 12 allowed PTI to secure seats reserved for women and minorities in the assemblies. The court directed PTI to submit a list of eligible candidates for these seats to the Election Commission of Pakistan within 15 days, with the commission expected to publish the list within seven days. However, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have filed a review petition against the Supreme Court's decision. Qaiser demanded an end to the "baseless cases" against PTI leaders, highlighting the continued arrests of party members. He further alleged that "41 MNAs are being forced to quit the party," and warned that parliament's status would be compromised if parliamentarians were treated disrespectfully. Also read | Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan to contest elections for chancellor of Oxford University from jail: Report He also called on all political parties to join PTI in opposing what he termed a "fake and mandate-less government." The press event was also addressed by the party's Secretary General, Omar Ayub Khan, and other key members. Fascism PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan echoed Qaiser's sentiments, condemning the government's mistreatment of PTI lawmakers and the enforced disappearances of party workers. He mentioned specific cases against members like Sheikh Waqas and his aides, labelling them as acts of "fascism". The PTI leadership is planning a key session to discuss future strategies, which may include a sit-in at D-Chowk, Islamabad, among other options. Omar reiterated that fresh elections are essential to address the country's issues, aligning with the broader demands of the PTI protests. Imran Khan's arrest Imran Khan was arrested on August 5, 2023, from Lahore, following a court's three-year prison sentence for his involvement in the illegal sale of state gifts. (With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan completes one year in jail on August 5, PTI party to protest against 'indiscriminate crackdown'

Pakistan's government submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday details of the living conditions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, seeking to rebuff his claim of mistreatment and of being held in solitary confinement without access to lawyers.

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<p>A report by a sessions judge in Pakistan’s Attock, in Punjab province, has revealed the deplorable conditions of the cell where former prime minister Imran Khan is incarcerated, including a lack of privacy in the washroom.</p>

<p>The revelations were made in a fortnightly jail inspection report written by Judge Shafqut Ullah Khan on August 15.</p>

<p>The report said that the judge visited the inhabitants of the jail and received no complaint from any of them, ‘rather, the inhabitants were found satisfied’.</p>

<p>However, things were different when the judge visited Khan. The report added that Khan himself expressed concerns regarding CCTV camera and access to him in jail.</p>

<p>The report said that Khan ‘expressed grave concern over a&nbsp;CCTV camera installed in the front of the prison bars at the distance of 5/6 feet covering bathroom-cum-latrine and having small L-shaped walls two-and-a-half or three feet high, leaving no privacy while bathing or defecating.</p>

<p>The judge found Imran Khan’s concerns to be "genuine" and called them a violation of the Prison Rules 257 and 771.</p>

<p>However, the jail’s superintendent assured the judge that this complaint would be addressed. Sources informed WION on Saturday that the construction of a washroom had begun in the cell.</p>

<p>The judge wrote that Khan also complained that his lawyers and wife were not being allowed to meet him. The superintendent also assured that this complaint would be addressed.</p>

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<p>The former prime minister was arrested from his Lahore residence on August 5 shortly after he was slapped with a five-year disqualification and three-year prison term in the Toshakhana criminal case, where he illegally sold state gifts.</p>

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<p>Toshakhana is the treasury where state gifts given to government officials from foreign officials are kept.</p>

<p>Khan was accused of misusing his office to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and worth more than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($635,000).</p>

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A report by a sessions judge in Pakistan’s Attock, in Punjab province, has revealed the deplorable conditions of the cell where former prime minister Imran Khan is incarcerated, including a lack of privacy in the washroom.

A report by a sessions judge in Pakistan’s Attock, in Punjab province, has revealed the deplorable conditions of the cell where former prime minister Imran Khan is incarcerated, including a lack of privacy in the washroom. The revelations were made in a fortnightly jail inspection report written by Judge Shafqut Ullah Khan on August 15. The report said that the judge visited the inhabitants of the jail and received no complaint from any of them, ‘rather, the inhabitants were found satisfied’. However, things were different when the judge visited Khan. The report added that Khan himself expressed concerns regarding CCTV camera and access to him in jail. The report said that Khan ‘expressed grave concern over a CCTV camera installed in the front of the prison bars at the distance of 5/6 feet covering bathroom-cum-latrine and having small L-shaped walls two-and-a-half or three feet high, leaving no privacy while bathing or defecating. The judge found Imran Khan’s concerns to be "genuine" and called them a violation of the Prison Rules 257 and 771. However, the jail’s superintendent assured the judge that this complaint would be addressed. Sources informed WION on Saturday that the construction of a washroom had begun in the cell. The judge wrote that Khan also complained that his lawyers and wife were not being allowed to meet him. The superintendent also assured that this complaint would be addressed. Also read | Pakistan Prez Alvi denies claims of approving change in army acts, secret laws; govt expresses 'grave concern' The former prime minister was arrested from his Lahore residence on August 5 shortly after he was slapped with a five-year disqualification and three-year prison term in the Toshakhana criminal case, where he illegally sold state gifts. Also read | Pakistan arrests former secretary-general of Imran Khan's party in US cipher case Toshakhana is the treasury where state gifts given to government officials from foreign officials are kept. Khan was accused of misusing his office to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and worth more than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($635,000). WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Session judge report reveals Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s jail conditions

<p>Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has expressed fears regarding her husband's safety at District Jail Attock, Punjab saying his life might be at risk due to the possibility of poisoning while in custody. An Islamabad court on August 5 found Imran Khan guilty in a case related to the non-disclosure of information about state gifts and sentenced him to three years in prison.</p>

<p>Following the verdict, he was apprehended by Punjab police from his residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, and taken to District Jail Attock.&nbsp;Imran Khan's lawyer, Naeem Haider Panjutha, has repeatedly criticised the conditions under which the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is being held.</p>

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<p>Panjutha on August 7 met Imran Khan in jail. After the visit, he revealed, “I asked Khan sahib about the situation in jail after his arrest. He said he is being kept in a dark, small, C-Class, chakki wala (manual labour) room. He said there is an open washroom there, which does not have a shower.&nbsp;He said the jail has flies in the morning and insects in the evening."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bushra Bibi's letter&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Bushra Bibi, in a letter dated August 17, addressed to the Punjab home secretary,&nbsp;sought her husband's transfer from District Jail Attock to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. She expressed apprehension that Imran Khan's life might be at risk due to the possibility of poisoning while in custody.</p>

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<p>“He may be poisoned in the jail through food as the ones responsible and perpetrators of previous attacks are still at large and have not been captured by the law enforcement agencies,” Bushra said in the letter.</p>

<h2><strong>Calls for legal inquiry</strong></h2>

<p>Bushra Bibi questioned the justification for her husband's detention at Attock jail and underscored his eligibility for B-Class facilities based on his stature and achievements.&nbsp;She cited his role as the former captain of Pakistan's national cricket team, his status as an Oxford University alumnus, and his past position as the prime minister of Pakistan.</p>

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<p>“It was duty of the jail authorities to provide him all the facilities within 48 hours but even after lapse of 12 days no facility whatsoever has been provided which is disgrace to the leader of the largest political party,” she said. “An exhaustive legal inquiry be undertaken to elucidate the legality of his current detention within your jurisdiction,” she appealed to the provincial home secretary.</p>

<p>In addition to requesting B-Class facilities, Bushra Bibi asked for provisions such as access to home-cooked meals and the ability to consult his personal physician.</p>

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has expressed fears regarding her husband's safety at District Jail Attock, Punjab saying his life might be at risk due to the possibility of poisoning while in custody.

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Pakistan: Bushra Bibi fears 'poison' plot against husband Imran Khan in jail

<p>Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan's legal team is set to challenge his three-year jail term after the cricket star-turned-politician was sentenced by a court for illegally selling state gifts when he was in office.</p>

<p>Khan has been disqualified from participating in national elections for the next five years.</p>

<p>The ex-international cricket icon was apprehended at his residence on Saturday on corruption charges that he asserted in a video message are politically motivated.</p>

<h2><strong>Khan's legal team denied access to Attock Jail</strong></h2>

<p>Khan's legal team has been reportedly denied access to him at Attock Jail, located on the outskirts of historical Attock city, approximately 60 kilometres (40 miles) west of the capital, Islamabad.</p>

<p>Petitions seeking power of attorney for Khan are being filed in both Islamabad and Lahore High Courts on Monday, which would empower his lawyers to contest his conviction.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Additionally, a petition has been submitted requesting his confinement in an 'A-class' cell, known for providing more comfort and often reserved for VIP inmates. It has been reported that Khan is currently confined at a 'B-class' cell at par with other offenders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being convicted of a criminal offense disqualifies individuals from participating in Pakistani elections. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Sunday that the parliament is likely to be dissolved on Wednesday, a few days prior to its natural term conclusion.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan elections: Expected timeline</strong></h2>

<p>This prospective dissolution would grant the incoming interim government until mid-November to conduct an election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, speculations about potential delays have emerged due to the recent release of the nation's latest census data.</p>

<p>Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, in a statement to a local television channel, highlighted that the new census would make the redrawing of constituencies, potentially leading to a polling delay of up to two and a half months.</p>

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<p>Khan's three-day arrest and detention in May, related to the same case, triggered significant violence as his supporters rallied in the tens of thousands, clashing with law enforcement and targeting army's installments.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan's legal team is set to challenge his three-year jail term after the cricket star-turned-politician was sentenced by a court for illegally selling state gifts when he was in office.

Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan's legal team is set to challenge his three-year jail term after the cricket star-turned-politician was sentenced by a court for illegally selling state gifts when he was in office. Khan has been disqualified from participating in national elections for the next five years. The ex-international cricket icon was apprehended at his residence on Saturday on corruption charges that he asserted in a video message are politically motivated. Khan's legal team denied access to Attock Jail Khan's legal team has been reportedly denied access to him at Attock Jail, located on the outskirts of historical Attock city, approximately 60 kilometres (40 miles) west of the capital, Islamabad. Petitions seeking power of attorney for Khan are being filed in both Islamabad and Lahore High Courts on Monday, which would empower his lawyers to contest his conviction. Also read | Pakistan general election to be delayed by new census Additionally, a petition has been submitted requesting his confinement in an 'A-class' cell, known for providing more comfort and often reserved for VIP inmates. It has been reported that Khan is currently confined at a 'B-class' cell at par with other offenders. Being convicted of a criminal offense disqualifies individuals from participating in Pakistani elections. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Sunday that the parliament is likely to be dissolved on Wednesday, a few days prior to its natural term conclusion. Pakistan elections: Expected timeline This prospective dissolution would grant the incoming interim government until mid-November to conduct an election. However, speculations about potential delays have emerged due to the recent release of the nation's latest census data. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, in a statement to a local television channel, highlighted that the new census would make the redrawing of constituencies, potentially leading to a polling delay of up to two and a half months. Also watch | Will Pakistan conduct elections this year? × Khan's three-day arrest and detention in May, related to the same case, triggered significant violence as his supporters rallied in the tens of thousands, clashing with law enforcement and targeting army's installments. But since May 9, a robust crackdown by the authorities which included the detainment of numerous PTI supporters has substantially curtailed his influence on the streets, despite his enduring popularity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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