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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
BBC World Thursday 20 August 2026, 20:40 UTC 1 min read
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Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.

Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.
Pakistan (LOCATION) Imran Khan (PERSON) Khan (PERSON) Adiala (LOCATION) Shifa International Hospital (ORG)
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