# Shah Mehmood rushed to hospital after prison collapse

> Former Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi transferred to hospital after reported fall in jail.
- Title: Shah Mehmood rushed to hospital after prison collapse
- Summary: Former Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi transferred to hospital after reported fall in jail.
- Keywords: shah mehmood qureshi, pti, kot lakhpat jail, punjab institute of cardiology, medical assessment, prison collapse, pakistan, The Express Tribune
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2639631/shah-mahmood-rushed-to-punjab-institute-of-cardiology-after-reported-prison-collapse
- Author: Our Correspondent
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:04:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shah mehmood qureshi, pti, kot lakhpat jail, punjab institute of cardiology, medical assessment, prison collapse, pakistan, news
## Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Senior PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi was transferred to Lahore's Punjab Institute of Cardiology after reportedly collapsing inside Kot Lakhpat jail.
## Family seeks medical tests
His family has called for urgent CT scan and dental treatment while PTI's core committee urged complete medical examination.
## Medical observation period
Qureshi is being kept under observation for 24 hours before hospital admission decision.
## Family reports fall
Daughter Meher Bano said she learned of father's fall from family members who met him at Kot Lakhpat jail.
## Son describes collapse
Son Zain said father collapsed while walking inside jail barracks during a meeting.
## PTI committee concerns
PTI's core committee raised alarm over health risks after Qureshi's fall in jail.
## Key takeaway

Shah Mehmood Qureshi, former foreign minister, was rushed to hospital after collapsing in prison.