Imran Khan latest news: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is facing arrest as police entered his property in Lahore, sparking a standoff with his supporters. The police action came ahead of his scheduled appearance in court in the capital, Islamabad, on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts during his term in office. Khan has been leading nationwide protests since he was ousted from power last year, and several cases have been registered against him.
Khan alleges conspiracy against him
The latestnews about Imran Khan is despite having received bail in all his cases, Khan fears that the government plans to arrest him to prevent him from leading his election campaign. He has alleged that his political opponents and the military want to block him from standing in elections later this year.
The case being heard on Saturday relates to charges that Khan sold luxury watches and other items given to the state during his 2018-22 term as prime minister. The court had previously issued arrest warrants for Khan as he had failed to appear on previous hearings despite summons. However, on his assurance that he would appear on Saturday, the court granted him protection against arrest.
Khan, who was shot and wounded while campaigning in November, said in an interview that the threat to his life was greater than before. He added, without providing evidence, that his political opponents and the military want to block him from standing in elections later this year. The military and government have not yet responded to the developments.
Clashes between police and Khan’s supporters
The police action in Lahore led to a standoff with Khan’s supporters, with reports of fresh clashes between police and members of his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Punjab information minister, Amir Mir, said that police had arrived outside Khan’s house to collect evidence about attacks on police and people wanted in various cases. When police arrived, PTI activists tried to stop them by pelting stones and using batons. In retaliation, police arrested many of them.
In conclusion, the police action against Imran Khan in Lahore has created a tense situation ahead of his appearance in court in Islamabad. Khan fears that the government plans to arrest him to prevent him from leading his election campaign. The case being heard on Saturday relates to charges that Khan sold luxury watches and other items given to the state during his term as prime minister.
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