Imran Khan arrest: Army called in as Pakistan protests continue Pakistan’s army warns against further attacks on state buildings or personnel after ex-PM’s arrest. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Imran Khan arrest: Why was the ex-PM detained? What happens next? Khan’s arrest in a corruption case led to countrywide protests, army deployment and social media blackout. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
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Hundreds of Edinburgh protestors descend on Scottish Parliament after Imran Khan arrest The 70-year-old politician, who lost power last year but remains the country’s most popular opposition figure, is the seventh former prime minister to be arrested in Pakistan. Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2023
It’s no wonder that many in Pakistan now fear for the fate of Imran Khan The arrest of the former PM is yet another chapter in the conflict between the country’s all-powerful army and political class, writes Farzana Shaikh, associate fellow at Chatham House The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest Khan's arrest Tuesday set off skirmishes between his supporters and police in several cities that left at least six people dead, and his continued detention raises the prospect of more unrest. WEKU · May 10, 2023
Imran Khan arrest: Former Pakistani Prime Minister can be held for questioning for eight days, court rules Protests have broken out across the country following his dramatic arrest on Tuesday Evening Standard · May 10, 2023
Why are people protesting in Pakistan? Former PM Imran Khan arrested by paramilitary forces Thousands take to the streets across places such as the capital Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar Evening Standard · May 10, 2023
Imran's lawyers alleged plot to kill him, say his meals being laced with insulin Imran Khan's lawyers on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy to kill the former Pakistan premier in prison, according to a video posted from the official Twitter handle of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI). Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 10, 2023
Imran Khan's arrest: What it means for the former prime minister and Pakistan's upcoming election Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was arrested amid chaotic scenes on May 9, 2023, while appearing in court on corruption charges. The Conversation · May 10, 2023
How the world reacted to Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan Leaders and world bodies call for restraint and raise alarm after Pakistani authorities suspend mobile internet. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Pakistan court indicts former PM Imran Khan in state gifts case Khan, already in custody, was indicted for allegedly selling state gifts during 2018-2022 premiership. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Former PM Imran Khan appears before judge amid uproar in Pakistan At least five people have died and 84 have been injured as protests spread across country and army deployed The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Pakistan political unrest continues: Imran Khan's aide Asad Umar arrested from court premises Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar was arrested from the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) premises a day after the country's former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 10, 2023
The Week · May 10, 2023 Imran Khan: from cricket hero to corruption charges Violent clashes and protests have erupted across Pakistan after Imran Khan, the country’s legendary cricketer turned populist politician, was arrested on his way to court to face charges of corruption.
The Hindu · May 10, 2023 Destabilised Pakistan dangerous for all countries: Farooq Abdullah A destabilised Pakistan is dangerous for all countries, including India, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said.
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The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Pakistan braces for turmoil as ex-PM Khan due in court The opposition party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for demonstrators to remain peaceful
The Conversation · May 10, 2023 How Imran Khan's populism has divided Pakistan and put it on a knife's edge The arrest this week of former Pakistan prime minister and cricket legend Imran Khan has triggered nationwide protests targeting military and other institutions, some of which have turned violent.
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Reuters · May 10, 2023 Pakistan calls in army to stop protest violence after ex-PM Khan's arrest Pakistan's government called in the army on Wednesday to help end deadly unrest in the wake of the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, warning protesters against any further attacks on state installations.
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Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023 Pakistan court says Khan arrest legal as party ponders next move Senior members of Khan’s PTI party to gather and decide next move after Khan was arrested on Tuesday.
Reuters · May 9, 2023 What is the corruption case against Pakistan's Khan? Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by an anti-graft agency on corruption charges. Government officials alleged that Khan and his wife received land worth millions of dollars as a bribe from a real estate tycoon through a charitable trust.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023 Pakistan blocks Twitter, restricts internet after Khan’s arrest The move comes as violence erupts in several cities after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.