PTI files contempt plea in Supreme Court over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
The petition filed by PTI asks the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings for violating its order of 18 August 2026.
The petition asks the apex court to issue show-cause notices to the respondents and those guilty of contempt. It also asks the court to order them to appear in person.
PTI asked the court to declare the respondents guilty of contempt and punish them in accordance with the law.
The court has also been asked to transfer the PTI founder immediately to Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad. The petition also asks that Imran Khan be given a medical examination at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.
The Supreme Court has also been asked to appoint a court officer or a local commission to ensure that its order is implemented.
The contempt petition has been filed by Uzair Bhandari and Salman Akram Raja. The court has already adjourned the hearing of the case on this matter until 16 September.
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