There is an outcry in Pakistan. Army tanks are on the roads and the public is facing the army with the weapons they are getting in their hands. There is a civil war like situation in the whole country. Will Imran Khan be able to get any relief from Pakistan Supreme Court in this situation?
It is worth mentioning the $50 billion Pakistan component of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative -- has not progressed well under the Imran Khan government. And, China believes if Imran Khan's government again came into power, it would be tough to negotiate with the cricketer-turned-politician.
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.
Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif, while addressing the country, has said that during the regime of Imran Khan, there was retribution. Many opposition leaders were in jail during Imran's tenure. Opposition leaders were sent to jail in fake cases. At the time of Imran, the face was seen not the case.
During the address, Pakistan's PM acknowledged the tumultuous nature of the country's political history but did not mention that Imran's arrest was a part of alleged "revenge".
The latest government action came nearly 24 hours after massive protests broke out in several key locations including Lahore and Rawalpindi, where protestors targeted defence bases and police vehicles.
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from court Tuesday as he appeared to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his angry supporters across the country.
Khan was taken to the garrison city of Rawalpindi, near Islamabad, for questioning at the offices of the National Accountability Bureau. However, the reason did not calm down Khan's staunch supporters from ravaging the country and public properties.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has been arrested outside the Islamabad High Court. It has been told that he has been arrested by Pak Rangers. At the same time, Imran Khan Supporters have done arson and sabotage in Pakistan.
Notably, his arrest came just a day after Khan accused top Amry and intelligence officials of plotting an assassination attempt during a public rally last year.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a rain alert, asking disaster management authorities to remain vigilant to ensure the safety of the people.
Pakistan politics: The resolution was tabled in the lower house by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, who stated that the National Assembly of Pakistan "reposes its full confidence in the leadership of" Prime Minister Sharif.
Tomorrow is the day of big decision in Pakistan...An atmosphere of war has been created in whole of Pakistan regarding elections in two states...On one side there is Imran Khan and Supreme Court and on the other side there is Shahbaz government and army..
Pakistan's former diplomat Abdul Basit is fearing that India may conduct another surgical strike after Poonch terror attack.
Interestingly, some reports suggest that Islamabad is indirectly pressuring Beijing to pardon its massive loan from China or extend deadlines to avoid the impending default.
The "patch-up" between the two warring parties was broken by Jamaat-e-Islam (JI) chief Sirajul Haq, who held separate meetings with Sharif and PTI chief Khan on Saturday.
Pakistani officials revealed that the suspect claims to be a resident of Afghanistan, and had made his way to the PM House by passing through three different paths.
Khan also warned that foreign investors may be getting a troubling message after the Pakistani government's decision to not accept the Supreme Court's decision in the Punjab polls delay case.
According to local media reports, Dawn, the figure indicates that inflation has soared nearly three times in the past year.
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