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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Pakistan government to challenge Imran Khan hospital move, says law minister

Isalamabad: Pakistan's ​government will challenge a Supreme Court decision that ordered authorities to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said in a video statement.

The move could dash the hopes of Khan's party and family, who have been calling for him ‌to be given ⁠access to ⁠healthcare and visitation rights, and also spark public discontent over the treatment of the hugely popular cricketer-turned-politician.

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