‘This Isn’t Politics’: Brian Lara Calls for Dignified Medical Care for Imran Khan
Brian Lara joined 21 former cricket captains urging Pakistan to allow independent medical care and family visits for Imran Khan.
- On Saturday, legendary West Indian batter Brian Lara called for "proper, independent medical care" for imprisoned cricketer-turned-politician Khan, joining global sporting figures advocating for the former leader's dignity.
- Lara joins 21 former international captains who recently appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting humane treatment and proper medical attention for the incarcerated former leader.
- The 73-year-old Khan has remained in prison since 2023, with signatories expressing alarm over reported vision deterioration and detention conditions over the past two and a half years.
- Information Minister Attaullah Tarar declared Khan "medically fit" after examination, yet the party filed a Supreme Court contempt petition alleging government interference with a court-mandated Shifa Hospital transfer.
- Australian captain Pat Cummins and Khan's sons have also raised concerns, alleging on Sky Sports that the government flouted a Supreme Court order regarding detention treatment.
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Basic humanity for a legend: Brian Lara makes emotional plea for Imran Khan's care
Brian Lara has called for Imran Khan to be treated with dignity and compassion and asked for the Pakistan legend to get proper medical care. Lara becomes the latest former cricketer to ask for the humane treatment of Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023.
I am struggling to understand how...: Brian Lara extends support to Imran Khan amid imprisonment - The Tribune
Imran's health has been a topic of massive scrutiny in Pakistan since a long while, with his sons demanding proper health care for the legendary cricketer and former PM. Recently, the country's Supreme Court ordered that he be shifted to Islamabad's Shifa Hospital. But he was taken to state-run PIMS and returned to prison just after his check-up. His sisters and sons have made serious allegations about the court order violation, demanding that I…
‘This Isn’t Politics’: Former West indies Legend Breaks Silence On Imran Khan, Makes Emotional Appeal For Medical Care
Brian Lara backs Imran Khan, joining Kapil Dev and former cricket captains in urging proper independent medical care and dignified treatment for the Pakistan legend, amid growing concerns
"I am struggling to understand how...": Brian Lara extends support to Imran Khan amid imprisonment
Imran's health has been a topic of massive scrutiny in Pakistan since a long while, with his sons demanding proper health care for the legendary cricketer and former PM. Recently, the country's Supreme Court ordered that he be shifted to Islamabad's Shifa Hospital. But he was taken to state-run PIMS and returned to prison just after his check-up. His sisters and sons have made serious allegations about the court order violation, demanding that I…
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