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Pakistan calls out army to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's political turmoil intensified late Wednesday with violent nationwide protests swelling and the government deploying the military as former prime minister Imran Khan was remanded in custody for eight days on fresh corruption charges following his dramatic detention.

AFP

Pakistan calls in army to quell unrest over Khan arrest

Pakistan's government has called in the army to help end deadly unrest following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, warning protesters

The New Daily

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.

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China objects to proposal by India to blacklist Pak-based Jaish-e Mohammed leader Abdul Rauf Azhar at UN

China has objected to a proposal by India to blacklist senior Pakistan-based Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar at the United Nations Security Council.

The Hindu

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Pakistan ex-PM Khan remanded in custody after arrest prompts riots

Islamabad (AFP) - Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was remanded in custody for eight days on Wednesday by an anti-graft court as violent nationwide protests over his arrest erupted for a second day.

AFP

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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women's roles

China is calling on Afghanistan to stop excluding women from education and public life and adopt a more resolute attitude in combating terrorism

Dynamite News

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:

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The Week

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.

AFP

Former Pakistan PM Khan in court after arrest prompts riots

Islamabad (AFP) - Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan appeared in court Wednesday on graft charges as violent nationwide protests over his arrest erupted for a second day.

The Hindu

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.

The Independent UK

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

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.

Reuters

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.

AFP

Former Pakistan PM Khan faces court after shock arrest prompts riots

Islamabad (AFP) - Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan will appear in a special court at the capital's police headquarters to answer graft charges on Wednesday, a day after his shock arrest prompted violent nationwide protests.

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