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Shahid, Z. (2026, October 8). What a hospital transfer reveals about Pakistan’s two top courts. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2035621/what-a-hospital-transfer-reveals-about-pakistans-two-top-courts
Shahid, Zainab. “What a hospital transfer reveals about Pakistan’s two top courts.” Dawn, 8 Oct. 2026, https://www.dawn.com/news/2035621/what-a-hospital-transfer-reveals-about-pakistans-two-top-courts.
Shahid, Zainab. “What a hospital transfer reveals about Pakistan’s two top courts.” Dawn, October 8, 2026. https://www.dawn.com/news/2035621/what-a-hospital-transfer-reveals-about-pakistans-two-top-courts.
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On January 27, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the transfer of a critical patient from a hospital in Karachi to one in Islamabad. The case highlights tensions between the country's top courts over jurisdiction and authority. Justice Agha Zain ul Abadin, part of the Lahore High Court, had previously admitted the urgency but delayed the decision, while Chief Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin insisted on the transfer. This move reflects ongoing disputes over judicial oversight and healthcare management in Pakistan. The patient's condition and treatment are now under scrutiny by both legal entities, illustrating the broader implications for public health governance.