Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has opposed the decision to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital. Asif expressed his position while speaking to Geo News. He questioned whether authorities should allow prisoners to receive treatment at private hospitals. The minister said such a decision could create similar demands from other inmates. His comments come amid discussions about Khan's medical treatment.

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Asif said previous political leaders received treatment at government hospitals. He specifically mentioned former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. According to Asif, political figures were sent to public hospitals for medical treatment. He...