The Price of Politics: Imran Khan's Health and the High Stakes of Pakistani Justice The recent transfer of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala prison to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad has sparked a flurry of headlines, but beneath the surface lies a complex story about power, politics, and the human cost of high stakes decision making.
The Supreme Court's order directing authorities to facilitate Khan's medical examination was seen as a victory for his family and party, who have long raised concerns about his health.
However, the fact that it took an intervention from the highest court in the land to ensure Khan's access to basic medical care speaks volumes about the state of affairs in Pakistan.