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The latest development comes days after the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif levelled terrorism charges against Khan, escalating political tensions and drawing nationwide condemnation from his Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
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HomePakistanPakistani court bars police from arresting ex-premier Imran Khan
Pakistani court bars police from arresting ex-premier Imran Khan
The latest development comes days after the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif levelled terrorism charges against Khan, escalating political tensions and drawing nationwide condemnation from his Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
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Islamabad | August 25, 2022 1:12:37 pm
Former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. (File photo)A Pakistani court on Thursday barred police from arresting former premier Imran Khan through the end of the month, officials said. Imran Khan is accused of making verbal threats to police officers and a judge in his speech at a rally over the weekend.
The latest development comes days after the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif levelled terrorism charges against Khan, escalating political tensions and drawing nationwide condemnation from his Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
Earlier, Khan’s lawyer Babar Awan requested the court to grant bail to Khan, who is the country’s popular opposition leader. Arriving at court, Khan was asked to walk toward the courtroom as ordinary suspects do. The court agreed to extend Khan’s protection from arrest until Sept. 1.
Hundreds of Khan’s supporters gathered outside the court building, chanting slogans against Sharif’s government. Demonstrators said Khan is being politically victimized by Sharif’s government. Later, Khan left the court for his home on the outskirts of Islamabad.
Sharif replaced Khan in April when he was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament. Legal experts say Khan could face from several months to 14 years in prison, the equivalent of a life sentence if he is found guilty by the court during the trial which has not started yet against him on the terrorism charges.
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