Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi rejected Imran Khan's request for a medical check-up by personal doctors. The court ruled that jail authorities are already providing proper treatment. The decision was announced on Saturday.

The verdict came after the court heard arguments from both sides. ATC Judge Syed Amjad Ali Shah had earlier reserved the decision. Later, he formally dismissed the plea filed by the former prime minister.

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Imran Khan had sought permission to be examined by his personal physicians. These included Dr Asim, Dr Khurram, and Dr Samina. The defense argued that this was his constitutional and legal right.

Defense lawyers cited past ...