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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says

Party still plans ‌nationwide march on September 27 1 MIN(s) UPDATED 1 MIN(s) Reuters PHOTO: AFP FILE Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad early on Friday for ​medical examination, his party said, fulfilling a long-standing demand by supporters ​who say his health has deteriorated during more than three ⁠years in prison.The move followed a Supreme Court order this week and ​is seen as a potential first step toward easing tensions between Khan's party ​and Pakistan's powerful military establishment, which have been at odds since his ouster from office in 2022."Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to Shifa ​International Hospital in Islamabad following Supreme Court order," Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-
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