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, 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.