SC orders medical care, phone access for Imran Khan
Pakistan
Supreme Court reserves verdict in Toshakhana trial case, orders PTI founder’s eye exam and call with children before Feb 16, rejects plea for family presence at check-up.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict in the case challenging the trial proceedings of the Toshakhana criminal case against the PTI founder, while directing authorities to ensure his eye examination is conducted before February 16.
A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal heard the case concerning the PTI founder’s prison conditions and facilities.
Barrister Salman Safdar and the Attorney General appeared before the court.
During the hearing, Barrister Salman Safdar read out a report stating that the PTI founder had expressed satisfaction over security arrangements and food facilities provided in jail.
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi remarked that the court would pass an appropriate order after reviewing the recommendations presented in the report.
He stated that the matter would remain pending until a decision by the Islamabad High Court and that the court had also reserved its decision regarding the PTI founder’s health.
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The chief justice emphasized that health was the most important issue and that the government’s position on the matter would be sought.
The attorney general told the court that providing healthcare facilities to prisoners is the state’s responsibility and assured that if the inmate was dissatisfied, necessary steps would be taken.
He also termed the issue of phone calls with children important and expressed confidence in the government’s response.
The Supreme Court ordered that the PTI founder’s eye check-up and his phone call with his children be arranged before February 16.
The attorney general assured compliance with the court’s directives.
The court rejected a request to allow a family member to be present during the medical examination. It also observed that books would be provided to the PTI founder if doctors recommend reading as part of medical advice.
