Pakistan’s ousted prime minister, Imran Khan, was arrested on corruption charges Tuesday, in a major escalation of a political crisis that has engulfed the country over the past year and that raises the prospect of mass unrest by his supporters. The arrest intensified a showdown between the powerful Pakistani military and Mr. Khan, and brought […]
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Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan appeared at court on corruption charges on Saturday in Islamabad, the capital, in the latest turn of a standoff between his supporters and the authorities that had led to chaotic scenes of tear gas and clashing security lines outside his home earlier in the week. That showdown continued […]
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Former Leader, Appears in Court
Mr. Khan, who has made a stunning political comeback since being ousted as prime minister, made his first court appearance since being charged under the country’s antiterrorism act.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Premier, Charged Under Terrorism Act
The move against Imran Khan is a major escalation of the power struggle between the government and the former leader and risks renewed public unrest.