Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to hospital, following complaints about his poor health.

A three-judge panel ordered that the cricketer-turned-politician be taken to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad in the next 48 hours to be examined by physicians.

The court also said Khan would be allowed weekly meetings with family members and telephone calls with his sons.

Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges, which he says were politically motivated.

The Pakistani government has not publicly commented on the court ruling.

In Tuesday's court order, the panel wrote: "We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation... to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of the prisoner."

The 73-year-old's lawyers have said he's suffering from various health conditions, including poor eyesight, and has been unable to access specialist medical care.

In February, Khan's lawyer said his client had 15% vision left in his right eye after prison authorities failed to take action - an allegation the government disputed.