--- title: "Supreme Court requested for urgent hearing on Imran Khan's hospital transfer" description: "Most outlets led with the request for an early Supreme Court hearing on the review petition regarding the order to transfer Imran Khan to a hospital. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the urgency of the hearing and the involvement of the Islamabad Chief Commissioner. The Daily Times briefly mentioned the government’s role in the review petition, while the others did not explicitly attribute the action to the government. All excerpts quoted the same core detail: the Chief Commissioner’s request for an expedited hearing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3713-sc-orders-imran-khan-s-transfer-to-shifa-hospital site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Supreme Court requested for urgent hearing on Imran Khan's hospital transfer pakistan · latest filing 23 Aug 2026, 12:30 PM PKT · 18–23 Aug 2026 · 131 articles from 14 outlets over 6 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 23 Aug 2026 — Supreme Court requested for urgent hearing on Imran Khan's hospital transfer (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the request for an early Supreme Court hearing on the review petition regarding the order to transfer Imran Khan to a hospital. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the urgency of the hearing and the involvement of the Islamabad Chief Commissioner. The Daily Times briefly mentioned the government’s role in the review petition, while the others did not explicitly attribute the action to the government. All excerpts quoted the same core detail: the Chief Commissioner’s request for an expedited hearing. - **Daily Times** — [SC hearing sought in Imran Khan hospital case](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1542615/sc-hearing-sought-in-imran-khan-hospital-case/) · 23 Aug 2026, 12:30 PM PKT > SC hearing is being sought urgently over the government’s review petition concerning Imran Khan’s transfer from Adiala Jail. Islamabad Chief Commissioner has asked the Supreme Court to hear the matter soon, citing major constitutional and legal questions. The petition challenges the Supreme Court’s August 18 order directing authorities to move Khan to a private hospital. […] - **Dunya News** — [SC moved for early hearing in PTI founder's hospital shifting case](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/969265-sc-moved-for-early-hearing-in-pti-founders-hospital-shifting-case) · 23 Aug 2026, 7:30 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > In the petition, the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad has requested the Supreme Court to schedule the review petition for hearing as soon as possible ### 22 Aug 2026 — Imran Khan taken to hospital for court-ordered medical exam, then returned to jail (11 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Imran Khan was taken to PIMS for a medical examination as ordered by the Supreme Court and later returned to jail. Several outlets highlighted that the PTI filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court, alleging the government violated the court’s orders regarding the hospital transfer. Some also noted the government resubmitted a review petition against the Supreme Court’s initial order. While the core event — the medical exam and Khan’s return to jail — was widely covered, the emphasis on the PTI’s legal response varied, with some outlets leading with the contempt petition and others noting it in passing. - **Geo News** — [Islamabad chief commissioner moves SC for early hearing of plea against Imran's hospital transfer order](https://www.geo.tv/latest/678797-islamabad-chief-commissioner-moves-sc-for-early-hearing-of-plea-against-imrans-hospital-transfer-order) · 22 Aug 2026, 10:40 PM PKT > A man uses his mobile phone as he walks past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad on May 13, 2023. — AFPCourt order challenged on grounds of constitutional jurisdiction. Federal govt says SC order exceeded jurisdiction in review petition. SC had ordered Imran's... - **Daily Times** — [ICC asked SC hearing on govt’s review petition against Imran Khan’s transfer order](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1542272/icc-asked-sc-hearing-on-govts-review-petition-against-imran-khans-transfer-order/) · 22 Aug 2026, 10:14 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Islamabad Chief Commissioner (ICC) has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to hear a review petition against Imran Khan’s hospital transfer order. The application seeks an early hearing of the government’s review petition. The Supreme Court had ordered Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital. The order came on August 18 during hearings about his health and […] - **Dawn** — [Islamabad chief commissioner seeks early hearing of review petition against order to shift Imran to private hospital](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024588/islamabad-chief-commissioner-seeks-early-hearing-of-review-petition-against-order-to-shift-imran-to-private-hospital) · 22 Aug 2026, 8:23 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad chief commissioner on Saturday approached the Supreme Court (SC), seeking an early hearing of the government’s review petition challenging the SC’s Aug 18 order to shift incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. The application requested the SC to fix the review petition for hearing at the earliest. The chief commissioner argued that the Aug 1... - **24 News HD** — [Govt seeks urgent hearing of PTI founder Imran Khan's hospital transfer case](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Aug-2026/govt-seeks-urgent-hearing-pti-founder-imran-khan-s-hospital-transfer-case) · 22 Aug 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The government has filed a miscellaneous application seeking an early hearing of the review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the hospital transfer of the PTI founder Imran Khan, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday. - **BOL News** — [PTI files contempt petition over founder’s hospital transfer](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pti-files-contempt-petition-over-founders-hospital-transfer/) · 22 Aug 2026, 3:12 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Party asks Supreme Court to enforce Aug. 18 order and shift founder to Shifa International Hospital. The post PTI files contempt petition over founder’s hospital transfer appeared first on BOL News. - **Business Recorder** — [PTI files contempt petition over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer, return to jail](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436061/pti-files-contempt-petition-over-imran-khans-hospital-transfer-return-to-jail) · 22 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court, accusing the government of violating the court’s orders regarding the transfer of party founder Imran Khan to hospital and his subsequent return to the Adiala jail, Aaj News reported on Saturday. The petition, filed following a decision of the PTI’s parliamentary committee, seeks show-cause notices against those ... - **Dunya News** — [PTI moves SC against alleged violation of order on Imran Khan's hospital transfer](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/969169-pti-moves-sc-against-alleged-violation-of-order-on-imran-khans-hospit) · 22 Aug 2026, 11:56 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court over the alleged violation of its August 18 order concerning Imran Khan’s hospital transfer and sought immediate implementation. - **ARY News (English)** — [Founder’s hospital shifting: PTI files contempt plea in Supreme Court](https://arynews.tv/founders-hospital-shifting-pti-files-contempt-plea-supreme-court) · 22 Aug 2026, 11:52 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [PTI moves Supreme Court against government over Imran Khan hospital transfer](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468963/pti-moves-supreme-court-against-government-over-imran-khan-hospital-transfer) · 22 Aug 2026, 11:40 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court against the government, alleging that its orders regarding the transfer of Imran Khan to hospital were not followed. The petition, filed after a PTI parliamentary committee meeting, asks the Supreme Court to issue show-cause notices to those responsible, summon them in person and order the immediate trans... - **Pakistan Observer** — [PTI files contempt petition against govt over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer](https://pakobserver.net/pti-files-contempt-petition-against-govt-over-imran-khans-hospital-transfer/) · 22 Aug 2026, 11:08 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a contempt of court petition against the government over the transfer of… - **The Express Tribune** — [PTI files contempt petition in SC over alleged violation of order on Imran's hospital transfer](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625234/pti-files-contempt-petition-in-sc-over-alleged-violation-of-order-on-imrans-hospital-transfer) · 22 Aug 2026, 6:07 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Petition seeks the court to declare respondents guilty of contempt of court, punish them in accordance with law ### 21 Aug 2026 — Imran Khan transferred to hospital and back to jail under Supreme Court orders (13 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination under Supreme Court orders, and later returned to jail after being declared medically fit. Some coverage noted the government’s subsequent filing of a fresh review plea against the Supreme Court’s hospital transfer order, while others highlighted the security arrangements during the transfers. A few outlets mentioned the PTI’s threat to file a contempt of court petition against the government. The specific hospital (Shifa International Hospital or PIMS) varied slightly in some reports, but the core sequence of events was consistent across most coverage. - **Dawn** — [Islamabad chief commissioner again moves SC against ‘discriminatory’ order to shift Imran to private hospital](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024368/islamabad-chief-commissioner-again-moves-sc-against-discriminatory-order-to-shift-imran-to-private-hospital) · 21 Aug 2026, 8:07 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The controversy surrounding the transfer of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to a private hospital in Islamabad showed no signs of subsiding on Friday, as the Islamabad chief commissioner again approached the Supreme Court (SC), arguing that the move appeared discriminatory. The petition argued that the applicant had a direct, substantial and legally protected interest in the matt... - **Aaj News (English)** — [PTI to file contempt of court plea against government](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468902/pti-to-file-contempt-of-court-plea-against-government) · 21 Aug 2026, 7:17 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) parliamentary party has decided to file a contempt of court petition against the government, accusing it of failing to implement a Supreme Court order on founder Imran Khan’s medical treatment. The decision was taken at a meeting of the parliamentary party, which also announced it would maintain its September 27 protest call. Following the session, party leaders... - **ARY News (English)** — [Govt ‘files fresh review plea’ against SC order on PTI founder’s hospital transfer](https://arynews.tv/imran-khan-govt-files-fresh-plea-against-scs-hospital-transfer) · 21 Aug 2026, 2:39 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [Govt files fresh review plea in SC against Imran Khan’s hospital transfer order](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Aug-2026/govt-files-fresh-review-plea-sc-imran-khan-s-hospital-transfer-order) · 21 Aug 2026, 2:15 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government on Friday filed a fresh review petition in the Supreme Court (SC) against its order directing the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to a hospital in Islamabad. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Ex-PM Khan taken to state hospital despite Pakistan court order specifying private facility — family](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655411/pakistan) · 21 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to a state-run Islamabad hospital overnight while his personal physician waited separately at the private facility specified by Pakistan’s Supreme Court, Khan’s sister and doctor said on Friday. Pakistan’s top court on Tuesday ordered authorities to transfer Khan to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours for specialist examinati... - **Dunya News** — [Federal govt again challenges SC order on Imran's hospital transfer](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/969036-federal-govt-again-challenges-sc-order-on-imrans-hospital-transfer) · 21 Aug 2026, 1:36 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has filed a fresh Supreme Court review petition against the order concerning Imran Khan’s hospital transfer after addressing objections raised by the Registrar’s Office. - **BOL News** — [Imran Khan returned to prison after after being declared medically fit](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/imran-khan-returned-to-prison-after-hospital-visit-following-court-order/) · 21 Aug 2026, 10:20 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to prison Friday after being transferred to a hospital overnight for a medical examination, authorities said. Khan, 73, was taken to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad late Thursday under security protocols, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a post on X. “In the light of the Supreme ... Read more The post Imran Khan retu... - **Business Recorder** — [Ex-PM Imran Khan moved back to Adiala jail from hospital](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435914/ex-pm-imran-khan-moved-back-to-adiala-jail-from-hospital) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:39 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved ​back to prison after spending a few ‌hours overnight at a hospital. Imran, 73, was ​transferred to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital late Thursday night for medical examination. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar in a post on X said, “In the light of the Supreme Court’s order, the prisoner was taken to the hospital under appropriate security ... - **Geo News** — [Imran Khan taken back to Adiala jail after doctors declare him 'medically fit': info minister](https://www.geo.tv/latest/678562-imran-khan-taken-back-to-adiala-jail-after-doctors-declare-him-medically-fit-info-minister) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:28 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Police officers stand guard outside Shifa International Hospital after the Supreme Court ordered authorities to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to the hospital, in Islamabad, Pakistan, August 20, 2026. — Reuters Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on... - **The Express Tribune** — [Govt files fresh review plea against SC order on Imran’s hospital transfer](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625085/govt-files-fresh-review-plea-against-sc-order-on-imrans-hospital-transfer) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:27 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Petition refiled after registrar’s office raised objections to the earlier review plea - **Pakistan Observer** — [Imran Khan shifted back to jail after medical checkup at Shifa hospital; here’s why](https://pakobserver.net/imran-khan-shifted-back-to-jail-after-medical-checkup-at-shifa-hospital-heres-why/) · 21 Aug 2026, 8:23 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has been transferred back to Adiala Jail after… - **The Nation** — [Jailed Imran Khan shifted to hospital amid tight security](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/jailed-imran-khan-shifted-hospital-amid-tight-security) · 21 Aug 2026, 7:50 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was moved to the Shifa Hospital from Adiala Jail after Thursday midnight amid tight police security. - **Daily Times** — [Imran shifted to hospital at last](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1541555/imran-shifted-to-hospital-at-last/) · 21 Aug 2026, 4:53 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was shifted to hospital on late Thursday. Imran – imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts – is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case. However, his […] ### 20 Aug 2026 — Supreme Court returns government's review petition on Imran Khan's hospital transfer (12 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Supreme Court returned the government's review petition against the order to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, noting the registrar raised objections. Some also mentioned that the government had initially filed the review petition, while a few, such as *The Express Tribune* and *24 News HD*, highlighted that the government had withdrawn the petition or planned to refile it after addressing the objections. *Business Recorder* and *Dunya News* specifically noted that the petition was returned "with objections." - **Business Recorder** — [Imran Khan’s possible transfer to Shifa Hospital: security put on high alert](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435790/imran-khans-possible-transfer-to-shifa-hospital-security-put-on-high-alert) · 20 Aug 2026, 11:40 PM PKT > Arrangements have been completed for the possible transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, while security outside the hospital has been placed on high alert, Aaj News reported quoting sources on Thursday. According to the report, senior police officials, including Islamabad Inspector Ge... - **Geo News** — [Preparations complete to shift Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital: sources](https://www.geo.tv/latest/678520-preparations-complete-to-shift-imran-khan-to-shifa-international-hospital-sources) · 20 Aug 2026, 11:07 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Police officers stand guard outside Shifa International Hospital after the Supreme Court ordered authorities to move jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to the hospital, in Islamabad, August 20, 2026. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Preparations have been completed to shift... - **Dawn** — [Preparations at Shifa International Hospital finalised for possible arrival of PTI founder Imran Khan: sources](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024149/preparations-at-shifa-international-hospital-finalised-for-possible-arrival-of-pti-founder-imran-khan-sources) · 20 Aug 2026, 10:58 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Preparations have been finalised at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad to receive incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for medical treatment in line with the Supreme Court’s order, Dawn has learnt. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case, also k... - **24 News HD** — [Security beefed up around Shifa Hospital as Imran Khan transfer looms](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Aug-2026/security-beefed-around-shifa-hospital-imran-khan-transfer-looms) · 20 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Security beefed up around Shifa Hospital as Imran Khan transfer looms Islamabad authorities have beefed up security around Shifa International Hospital on Thursday night and closed roads leading to the hospital as preparations were being finalized for the possible transfer of jailed former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). - **Pakistan Observer** — [Routes to Shifa International Hospital Closed ahead of Imran Khan’s transfer](https://pakobserver.net/routes-to-shifa-international-hospital-closed-ahead-of-imran-khans-transfer/) · 20 Aug 2026, 9:51 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Islamabad was placed under unusually tight security on Thursday amid reports that former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan… - **Aaj News (English)** — [High alert as Imran Khan hospital shift expected](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468784/high-alert-as-imran-khan-hospital-shift-expected) · 20 Aug 2026, 9:37 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Security was placed on high alert at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Thursday amid preparations for the possible transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail. A heavy contingent of police and Rangers was deployed outside the hospital as authorities finalised security arrangements, according to sources. Islamabad Inspector General of Police and other senior officials also rea... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan government withdraws petition seeking review of order to move ex-PM Khan to hospital — official](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655305/pakistan) · 20 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has withdrawn its petition seeking review of a court order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital, an official of Khan’s party said on Thursday. The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered Khan, 73, be transferred from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for specialist examination and treatment, and directed that... - **The Nation** — [SC returns govt plea against Imran Khan’s hospital transfer](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Aug-2026/sc-returns-govt-plea-imran-khan-s-hospital-transfer) · 20 Aug 2026, 1:16 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > The Supreme Court registrar’s office has returned a review petition filed by the federal government against the apex court’s order directing the transfer of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment, sources said on Thursday. - **Dunya News** — [SC returns govt plea challenging Imran Khan's hospital transfer order](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/968851-sc-returns-govt-plea-challenging-imran-khans-hospital-transfer-order) · 20 Aug 2026, 12:55 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > SC returns govt review plea challenging Imran Khan’s hospital transfer order over incomplete paper books. Govt will address objections and refile the petition, sources said. - **ARY News (English)** — [SC ‘returns’ review petition against PTI founder’s hospital shift order](https://arynews.tv/sc-returns-review-petition-against-imran-khans-hospital-shift-order) · 20 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing - **Daily Times** — [Imran Khan may be moved to PIMS hospital](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1540980/imran-khan-may-be-moved-to-pims-hospital/) · 20 Aug 2026, 11:20 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan may be transferred to PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. Authorities have started preparations for his possible transfer, according to sources. However, officials are still waiting for a final decision. The development follows an important meeting in Islamabad. Authorities discussed administrative arrangements linked to Khan’s possible hospitalisation. ... - **The Express Tribune** — [PTI says govt has withdrawn review petition after SC objection, demands immediate hospital transfer of Imran](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624906/pti-says-govt-has-withdrawn-review-petition-after-sc-objection-demands-immediate-hospital) · 20 Aug 2026, 8:26 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > According to sources govt will file a review petition again after the registrar's objections are addressed ### 19 Aug 2026 — Government challenges Supreme Court order to transfer Imran Khan to hospital (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with the federal government's decision to file a review petition against the Supreme Court's order directing the transfer of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment. Several also noted the government's argument that the order exceeded the court’s jurisdiction. A few outlets, such as the Business Recorder, mentioned PTI’s reaction, welcoming the court’s initial decision. - **The Express Tribune** — [Chief commissioner challenges SC order](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624849/chief-commissioner-challenges-sc-order) · 20 Aug 2026, 12:15 AM PKT > Govt calls order to shift Imran to hospital 'discriminatory' - **Dawn** — [Which other political figures have been granted private medical treatment in prison?](https://www.dawn.com/news/2023912/which-other-political-figures-have-been-granted-private-medical-treatment-in-prison) · 19 Aug 2026, 11:14 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking a review and recall of its order to move incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa Inte­rn­ati­onal Hospital for medical examination and treatment. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Tuesday, after the issuance of the order, that modifications would be sought to shift him to a governm... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Govt Seeks Review of SC Order on Imran Khan’s Hospital Transfer](https://pakobserver.net/govt-seeks-review-of-sc-order-on-imran-khans-hospital-transfer/) · 19 Aug 2026, 4:41 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court with a review petition against its order regarding the transfer of… - **24 News HD** — [Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan’s Transfer to Shifa Hospital Within 2 Days | Big Update - 24 News HD](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Aug-2026/supreme-court-orders-imran-khan-s-transfer-shifa-hospital-within-2-days-big-update-24-news-hd) · 19 Aug 2026, 4:37 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > . - **The Nation** — [Govt challenges SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Aug-2026/govt-challenges-sc-order-shift-imran-khan-private-hospital) · 19 Aug 2026, 4:07 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging its order directing authorities to transfer incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Govt seeks review of SC order to shift Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468528/govt-seeks-review-of-sc-order-to-shift-imran-khan-to-shifa-hospital) · 19 Aug 2026, 3:10 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a review of its interim order directing the transfer of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment. The review petition was filed on Wednesday by the Islamabad Chief Commissioner through the Islamabad advocate-general. The petition argues that the Supreme Court’s Augu... - **ARY News (English)** — [Govt challenges SC order to shift PTI founder to hospital](https://arynews.tv/imran-khan-hospital-shifting-order-challenged) · 19 Aug 2026, 2:40 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Govt files review petition against SC order to shift Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/968684-govt-files-review-petition-against-sc-order-to-shift-imran-khan-to-shi) · 19 Aug 2026, 2:36 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The government argued that the order directing Imran Khan’s transfer to the hospital went beyond the court’s jurisdiction and therefore required reconsideration - **Geo News** — [Govt files review plea against SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital](https://www.geo.tv/latest/678293-govt-files-review-plea-against-sc-order-to-shift-imran-khan-to-private-hospital) · 19 Aug 2026, 2:31 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan addresses a press conference through video link. —PTI Instagram/File ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition against the decision to transfer jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Pakistan founder Imran Khan to... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan govt to challenge court on moving ex-PM Khan to private hospital](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655167/world) · 19 Aug 2026, 12:08 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government will challenge the Supreme Court’s order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical checks, the law minister said late Tuesday. The ruling “does not fall within the four corners of the law,” Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said in a video statement shared on X by state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. The government was submittin... - **Daily Times** — [Govt to seek review of Imran Khan treatment order](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1540638/govt-to-seek-review-of-imran-khan-treatment-order/) · 19 Aug 2026, 11:50 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > The government has decided to approach the Supreme Court for a review and clarification of its order regarding the medical treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said Wednesday. The decision followed a review of the court’s directive and consultations with the government’s legal team. Tarar said certain aspects of the […] - **Business Recorder** — [PTI welcomes SC decision](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435506/pti-welcomes-sc-decision) · 19 Aug 2026, 6:33 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday welcomed a Supreme Court order directing that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad and that a medical board of specialist doctors be constituted to conduct a comprehensive examination. In a statement issued after the top court’s order, PTI said it reinforced the longstanding demand of... ### 18 Aug 2026 — Supreme Court orders Imran Khan's transfer to hospital for medical treatment (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Supreme Court's decision to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment, with some specifying the court’s directive for a medical checkup and others noting the involvement of his legal team. Several outlets highlighted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s welcome to the ruling, while a few mentioned the government’s intention to challenge or seek modifications to the court order. The framing of the government’s response varied, with some emphasizing its plan to approach the court for review and others downplaying the move. - **Business Recorder** — [Fazl lauds SC’s decision to shift IK to hospital](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435476/fazl-lauds-scs-decision-to-shift-ik-to-hospital) · 19 Aug 2026, 4:47 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to shift Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to hospital, calling it a positive development. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Fazlur Rehman described the decision as a positive development. He said the hospital transfer should have been ordered much earlier. ... - **Dunya News** — [Govt to seek Supreme Court review of order on Imran Khan's medical treatment: Azam Nazeer Tarar](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/968578-govt-to-seek-supreme-court-review-of-order-on-imran-khans-medical-t) · 18 Aug 2026, 11:44 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said government will approach Supreme Court for review and clarification of its order on Imran Khan’s treatment. - **Dawn** — [‘A very good development’: SC decision to transfer Imran to hospital widely welcomed](https://www.dawn.com/news/2023703/a-very-good-development-sc-decision-to-transfer-imran-to-hospital-widely-welcomed) · 18 Aug 2026, 11:31 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the government to shift jailed former premier and PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within the next two days. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case. ... - **Daily Times** — [Security plan prepared for Imran Khan’s transfer](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1540289/security-plan-prepared-for-imran-khans-transfer/) · 18 Aug 2026, 11:14 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Authorities are preparing a security plan for Imran Khan’s transfer to hospital following a Supreme Court order. Police, Frontier Corps and Rangers personnel will be deployed at the hospital. Adiala Jail authorities will control security around Khan’s room. According to sources, jail authorities will remain responsible for security inside the hospital room. Jail rules will […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Another Trouble for Imran Khan as Govt seeks review of Shifa Hospital Order](https://pakobserver.net/another-trouble-for-imran-khan-as-govt-seeks-review-of-shifa-hospital-order/) · 18 Aug 2026, 9:49 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Another twist in Imran Khan’s medical treatment saga. After the Supreme Court ordered arrangements linked to his treatment… - **24 News HD** — [Govt to challenge SC order on Imran Khan’s treatment, says law minister](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Aug-2026/govt-challenge-sc-order-imran-khan-s-treatment-says-law-minister) · 18 Aug 2026, 9:08 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar said the government has reviewed the court order concerning the treatment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and is considering approaching the Supreme Court for a review. - **The Nation** — [PTI welcomes SC order to shift Imran Khan to hospital](https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Aug-2026/pti-welcomes-sc-order-shift-imran-hospital) · 18 Aug 2026, 4:21 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision directing authorities to shift party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment within two days. - **Geo News** — [PTI lauds SC order on Imran's transfer, urges workers not to gather outside hospital](https://www.geo.tv/latest/678095-pti-lauds-sc-order-on-imrans-transfer-urges-workers-not-to-gather-outside-hospital) · 18 Aug 2026, 3:33 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI Chairman Gohar Khan talks to the media as he arrives to attend a hearing at the high court in Islamabad on August 29, 2023. — AFPPTI urges workers to fully respect top court's directives.Hopes for provision of best medical facilities to former PM.Ruling on PTI founder vindicated... - **Aaj News (English)** — [SC order on Imran’s treatment offers ‘ray of hope’: Salman Akram Raja](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468376/sc-order-on-imrans-treatment-offers-ray-of-hope-salman-akram-raja) · 18 Aug 2026, 2:58 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to shift PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital in Islamabad for treatment. Talking to the media in Islamabad on Tuesday, Salman Akram Raja said the apex court’s decision had offered “a ray of hope”, saying questions remained over Imran Khan’s reported health issues. He questioned why the PTI founder had develop... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan top court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khan moved to private hospital](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655064/pakistan) · 18 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to a private hospital for treatment, his party said, granting a longstanding demand by his family and supporters after months of alarm over his eyesight and broader health. - **ProPakistani** — [Supreme Court Reportedly Orders to Shift Ex PM Imran Khan to Hospital Immediately](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/18/supreme-court-reportedly-orders-to-shift-ex-pm-imran-khan-to-hospital-immediately/) · 18 Aug 2026, 2:03 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, former Prime Minister, and 1992 World Cup… Read More The post Supreme Court Reportedly Orders to Shift Ex PM Imran Khan to Hospital Immediately appeared first on ProPakistani. - **BOL News** — [SC orders PTI founder’s transfer to Shifa hospital](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/sc-orders-pti-founders-transfer-to-shifa-hospital/) · 18 Aug 2026, 12:55 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Court allows weekly family visits, directs doctors to accompany him and seeks complete medical records. The post SC orders PTI founder’s transfer to Shifa hospital appeared first on BOL News. - **ARY News (English)** — [SC orders to shift PTI founder to Shifa International hospital today](https://arynews.tv/sc-orders-to-shift-pti-founder-to-shifa-international-hospital-today) · 18 Aug 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [PTI leaders welcome SC order for Imran Khan’s hospital transfer](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624571/pti-leaders-welcome-sc-order-for-imran-khans-hospital-transfer) · 18 Aug 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Party urges authorities to implement order and ensure founder receives medical care, family meetings ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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