Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after exam at a private hospital

In Pakistan on 21 August 2026, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken back to Adiala Jail after an examination at a private hospital. The government said he was 'medically fit', and a party spokesman confirmed he was returned to prison. Reuters described the hospital visit as shorter than expected.

Separately, Pakistan's military said security forces killed 49 militants in raids in the northwest and southwest of the country.