LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi was urgently transferred from custody to a hospital after reportedly experiencing cardiac pain. The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure his health and well-being.
According to Qureshi’s legal team, he was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Cardiology (PIC) shortly after Fajr prayers. Jail authorities informed his family about the transfer, raising concerns over his health condition.
Qureshi, who has been in custody since last year in connection with cases related to the May 9 incidents, is currently detained at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail. His arrest and detention have been a focal point of political debate, with supporters calling for his medical treatment and fair treatment.
Details about his current health status remain undisclosed; however, the transfer indicates serious concern over his well-being. The PTI leadership has yet to issue an official statement regarding his condition.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between political parties and authorities amid the current political climate in Pakistan. Further updates are awaited as health officials assess Qureshi’s condition.
