The Pakistan Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s transfer to a private hospital for medical assessment and treatment within two days.The order follows months of concern expressed by the 73-year-old former PM’s family and supporters over his health, amid repeated allegations that he was being denied adequate medical care.The top court on Tuesday directed that Khan be taken to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad “within the next two days” and remain there until the next hearing on September 16.It also ordered the constitution of a medical board to assess the health of the former cricketer-turned-politician and treat him.The Supreme Court also granted Khan one weekly meeting with his family during his stay at the hospital.Khan, who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf political party, has been in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since 2023, with several cases against him.His supporters continue to protest his incarceration. His relatives and party colleagues have repeatedly alleged human rights violations and accused authorities of restricting his access to medical care, family visits and legal counsel.The court directive came while hearing several identical petitions following Khan’s eye ailment that surfaced earlier this year. The petitioners had sought his transfer to a private hospital, saying they were not satisfied with the treatment he was receiving at government hospitals.”Mindful of fundamental rights, we are issuing this order to ensure the health and safety of the prisoner,” Justice Shahid Waheed, head of a three-member Bench, said while passing the order, a day after prison authorities told the top court that Khan’s eye condition had improved significantly and his vision was “almost normal”.The Bench also directed that a senior doctor and Khan’s personal physician be present during his medical assessment and treatment.The cost of Khan’s treatment in the private hospital will be borne by his family.The Bench stressed that law and order outside the hospital must not be disrupted during Khan’s stay and directed his party and supporters not to use the medical report for political purposes.The court warned that any violation of its directions could result in the withdrawal of facilities being provided to Khan.In its report, the jail authorities included a summary of 39 medical check-ups conducted by different specialists between November 4, 2023 and August 10, 2026. It said several government doctors had examined Khan, with records of the consultations maintained by the jail authorities.The Supreme Court order comes amid growing criticism of the Pakistani authorities over their treatment of Khan.Earlier this month, Amnesty International accused Pakistani authorities of systematically denying him a fair trial and subjecting him to prolonged unlawful solitary confinement.Khan’s party welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision. Senior leader Salman Akram Raja urged party workers and supporters not to gather outside the hospital, saying a peaceful environment should be maintained in the interest of Khan’s health and treatment.