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Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest

A man runs past a burning car set on fire by angry supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest against the arrest of their leader, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Wednesday. A court has ruled that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days. His detention set off clashes between his supporters and police Tuesday. (Muhammad Sajjad/AP)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan can be held for eight days, a court ruled Wednesday, a day after the popular opposition leader was dragged from a courtroom and arrested on corruption charges, deepening the country's political turmoil.

Khan's arrest Tuesday set off violent clashes involving his supporters and police in several cities, including Islamabad, that left at least six people dead, and his continued detention raised the prospect of more unrest.

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