Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was arrested in a graft case outside the Islamabad High Court by the National Accountability Bureau. This dramatic move has grabbed the attention of prominent international media outlets including CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC, and RT.
What Led to Imran Khan’s Arrest?
Imran Khan was arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, one of over 100 cases registered against him since he was ousted from power in a parliamentary vote in April last year. The charges against him also include malicious propaganda against COAS and ISI serving officers. Khan had gone to seek bail in multiple FIRs registered against him when he was arrested.
What Happened During the Arrest?
Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party shared footage of the arrest, which showed scores of security personnel in riot-control gear whisking him away in a van. Fawad Chaudhry, Khan’s aide, said in a video message that the court premises were “attacked” by security forces who arrested Khan. Previous attempts to arrest Khan from his Lahore home resulted in heavy clashes between his supporters and law enforcement personnel.
What Are the Implications of Imran Khan’s Arrest?
Khan’s graft case is one of the many cases registered against him, and in most of them, he faces being barred from holding public office if convicted. With a national election scheduled for November, this latest development could further add to the struggles of a government already hobbled by an economic crisis that has left the nuclear-armed country on the brink of default. Khan’s party has previously vowed to ramp up protests upon his arrest.
International Coverage
Imran khan arrested got international coverage. BBC, CNN and Al Jazeera published breaking news.
The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case has caught the attention of the world. This latest development could have far-reaching implications for Pakistan, a nuclear-armed country already struggling with an economic crisis. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks.