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Pakistan’s top court orders Imran Khan released

A supporter of former prime minister Imran Khan throws stones towards police during a protest in Peshawar, Pakistan on Wednesday. (Photo: Reuters)


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of detained former prime minister Imran Khan, offering a major victory for the onetime leader who was arrested on graft charges, and escalating a political crisis that has engulfed the country.

In its ruling, the court declared Khan’s arrest “invalid” after his detention two days ago sparked violent protests.

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