SC returns Imarn Khan’s hospital transfer plea after objections
2026-02-27 - 09:54
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday returned a petition seeking the hospital transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, citing objections in the application. PTI founder’s lawyers, Sardar Latif Khosa and Naeem Panjutha, appeared before the Chief Justice’s bench and requested that the matter be fixed for hearing. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi informed the counsel that their petition had already been returned the previous day with objections and clarified that no petition currently pending could be acted upon. Latif Khosa argued that an urgent hearing had been requested and claimed that the court had directed medical treatment for Imran Khan. The Chief Justice countered that no such order had been issued; instead, the government had provided assurances regarding the former prime minister’s treatment. He advised counsel to review the court’s previous order, emphasizing that the health issue was not under consideration. Khosa maintained that the request for hospital transfer was based on humanitarian grounds rather than political or legal considerations. Chief Justice Afridi responded that a medical check-up had already been conducted on humanitarian grounds. During the proceedings, Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan remarked that he understood Khosa’s arguments and context, noting his long professional acquaintance with the senior lawyer. The Chief Justice further advised Khosa to consult the Registrar’s Office for a copy of the objections and stated that the matter could be brought before the court if the objections were not provided. Khosa also raised concerns over not being formally notified of the order issued the previous day. The Supreme Court’s observations highlight procedural requirements in handling petitions related to hospital transfers of high-profile figures, while affirming that no pending health-related petition for Imran Khan exists before the bench. ‘Imran Khan has sent a message that he cannot see,’ claims Aleema Khan