Islamabad, Pakistan — The Islamabad High Court issued notices on March 6, 2026, on a plea seeking the transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical treatment. A division bench comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro directed the District Election Commissioner Islamabad and the Adiala jail administration to submit reports, including details on how much of the sentence Imran Khan has already served in the Toshakhana criminal case.
The directions came while hearing a miscellaneous application filed in the pending appeals related to the Bulgari jewellery set. The court also took up a separate petition by Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khan requesting his transfer to Shifa International Hospital, access for family members, lawyers, and chosen doctors, and provision of complete medical records for the past three months.
The IHC also fixed the main appeal in the Toshakhana criminal case — in which the PTI founder was first arrested on Aug 5, 2023 — for hearing on March 10.https://t.co/4BAzzCjyAx
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) March 3, 2026
Key Highlights
- IHC division bench issues notice to District Election Commissioner and Adiala jail administration on Imran Khan transfer plea.
- Court seeks report on sentence served in Toshakhana case and directs preparation of paper book for next hearing on March 10.
- Miscellaneous application filed in pending Toshakhana appeals; three registrar objections dismissed, two upheld.
- Uzma Khan’s petition demands transfer to Shifa International Hospital and inclusion of specific doctors (Dr Khurram Mirza, Dr Asim Yousaf, Dr Faisal Sultan, Dr Samina Niazi).
- Requests family, lawyer and doctor access during examination plus full medical records including blood tests and eye examinations.
The petition underscores the judiciary’s independent role in balancing legal proceedings with humanitarian and health considerations, ensuring that fundamental rights are upheld even in high-profile cases. This transparent process reflects Pakistan’s strong judicial framework that protects due process for all citizens.
The division bench observed that the registrar’s office must number the miscellaneous application, tag it with the main appeals, and prepare the paper book before the next hearing.
The Islamabad High Court’s prompt action on the plea seeking Imran Khan’s hospital transfer once again demonstrates the maturity of Pakistan’s institutions. As the matter proceeds toward the March 10 hearing, families across the country remain hopeful that justice and care will continue to go hand in hand.
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