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UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Islamabad chief commissioner seeks early SC review hearing
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Islamabad’s chief commissioner approached the Supreme Court to seek an early hearing of the government’s review petition challenging the Aug 18 order to shift incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. The application argued the order affected the government’s constitutional authority.
WHO: Islamabad chief commissioner
WHAT: Seeks an early hearing at the Supreme Court for the government’s review petition against an Aug 18 order to shift Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: The chief commissioner said the Aug 18 order affected the government’s constitutional authority.
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