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What’s happening with Imran Khan: a primer

Former Prime Minister and cricket figure Imran Khan has remained imprisoned in Rawalpindi since August 2023 while serving lengthy sentences for multiple convictions involving state gifts and real estate corruption. Although most of his rulings have faced legal challenges or suspensions, he continues to confront additional anti-terrorism charges stemming from previous demonstrations by his political supporters.

His ongoing detention has drawn widespread scrutiny regarding his deteriorating medical condition, particularly concerning his vision, blood pressure, and cardiac health. Despite a Supreme Court directive ordering a transfer to a private healthcare institution, authorities briefly moved him to a government facility instead, prompting sharp condemnation and ongoing legal challenges from his family and political allies.