Govt says shifting Imran to PIMS instead of Shifa a ‘security decision’, insists move not political
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Pakistan's government justifies the relocation of a prominent political detainee from Shifa Hospital to PIMS, citing security concerns rather than political motivations. Officials claim law enforcement agencies determined they lacked adequate capacity to maintain order during the transfer, prompting authorities to choose an alternative medical facility. The parliamentary affairs minister emphasized that security institutions made an independent assessment of the situation, suggesting the decision reflected operational necessities rather than institutional bias.
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Govt says shifting Imran to PIMS instead of Shifa a ‘security decision’, insists move not political
“When he was en route, our security institutions saw the situation and police and law enforcement made the decision that they could not control law and order,” says parliamentary affairs minister.
