Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court over the implementation of directions concerning Khan's medical treatment.
The Supreme Court had directed authorities to transfer Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad and arrange a medical panel for his treatment. The order also provided for the involvement of Khan's personal physician.
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PTI has filed a contempt petition in Pakistan's Supreme Court.
The petition concerns the implementation of directions on Imran Khan's medical treatment.
The Supreme Court had directed Khan's transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
Khan was instead taken to PIMS for a medical examination.
PTI alleges that the court's directions were violated.
The government denies deliberate non-compliance and cites security concerns.
PTI has alleged that the court's directions were not implemented as ordered. Khan was instead taken to the government-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical examination and was later returned to Adiala Jail.
The contempt petition seeks action against those PTI holds responsible for the alleged non-compliance and asks the court to ensure the implementation of its earlier directions concerning Khan's medical care.
The government has rejected the allegation of deliberate non-compliance. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security concerns influenced the decision to take Khan to PIMS rather than Shifa International Hospital. The government maintains that Khan received the necessary medical examination.
The matter remains before the Supreme Court. No finding of contempt has been made at the time of publication.
