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Imran Khan to be discharged Wednesday
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan is recovering speedily and this morning, he walked unaided for over 300 metres.
Doctors at Shaukat Khanam Hospital said Imran Khan was fitted with a specially designed spinal support, or brace. Following this, he stood upright and unsupported for the first time since his injury two weeks ago.
Shortly thereafter, Imran walked unaided for over 300 metres. He remained pain-free throughout this time.
The hospital administration said Khan Imran is expected to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday afternoon, however, he would continue to receive regular physiotherapy and likely to wear the spinal support for some weeks.
Shireen Mazari, spokeswoman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party, said the former cricket star was feeling better and had managed to walk in hospital.
"Imran Khan will be discharged from hospital Wednesday," Mazari told AFP. "I have just talked to Imran Khan who told me that he will be going home tomorrow."
Khwaja Nazir, spokesman for Lahore's Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, where Khan has been treated, confirmed that the PTI chief would be moving home on Wednesday.
"He has already worn a brace around his back, which he will have to use for four to six weeks," Nazir said.(Geo/AFP)
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