Shah Mahmood Qureshi moved to hospital after chest pain in jail

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was transferred from Kot Lakhpat Jail to Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) on Saturday after suffering chest pain, officials said.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi was moved to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) shortly after dawn.

Qureshi, who has been in custody since August 2023, experienced discomfort following Fajr prayers. Prison doctors conducted an initial assessment, but his condition did not improve, prompting a transfer via Rescue 1122, according to his lawyer, Rana Mudassar.

Hospital staff provided immediate medical attention and conducted several diagnostic tests to assess his condition. No further update on his status has been released.

The PTI vice-president is facing several charges related to the May 9, 2023 riots. In July 2024, he was indicted by an anti-terrorism court in a case concerning the alleged attack and arson at Shadman police station.

Previously held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Qureshi was moved to Kot Lakhpat Jail last year due to logistical concerns over frequent court appearances in Lahore.

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.