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Pakistan opposition warns arrest of former PM Khan would 'cross red line'

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan delivers a speech to his supporters during a rally to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Pakistan's independence day in Lahore on 13 August, 2022. © AFP/Arif Ali

Pakistan opposition leaders warned Monday that authorities would cross a "red line" if they arrested former prime minister Imran Khan after he was reported under the anti-terrorism act for comments he made about the judiciary.

Hundreds of people gathered outside Khan's house Monday – ostensibly to prevent police from reaching him – but the former leader has been fighting a raft of charges for months, and has so far not been arrested.

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