Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken into custody by paramilitary forces from Islamabad High Court premises on Tuesday. The arrest of Mr Khan has led to a call from his party for nationwide protests, presenting another blow to the nuclear-armed country struggling with an economic crisis.
A video showing a swarm of paramilitary personnel surrounding Imran Khan and whisking him away to a vehicle has gone viral on social media. Imran Khan's party also shared the video, alleging he was "badly pushed".
The former PM's arrest sparked protests across Pakistan. The police used water cannons and tear gas to stop large gatherings.
Here are the Highlights on Imran Khan's arrest:
People of Lahore are coming out. This is the time to save your country. #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/5YJL8ohtGu
- PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023
Amid Pak Protests Over Imran Khan's Arrest, Social Media Platforms DownSocial media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube were reportedly suspended in parts of Pakistan, hours after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday.
You are one man, but you have the strength of millions.
- Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) May 9, 2023
Stay strong skipper . #BehindYouSkipper
Imran Khan Arrest: Tell Us Why Imran Khan Arreste": Pak Court Summons Top Officials, CopsThe Islamabad High Court on Tuesday summoned top officials and police officers after paramilitary Rangers dramatically arrested former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan in a corruption case from the court premises but reserved its ruling.
Protest outside Pakistan High Commission for the illegal arrest of @ImranKhanPTI #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/K6n7l46grC
- PTI London Official (@PTI_London) May 9, 2023
زندہ دلان لاہور 🔥#نکلو_خان_کی_زندگی_بچاؤ pic.twitter.com/Ekh2lGGOyn
- Mudasir Rehman (@IMudasirKhan) May 9, 2023
#RadioPakistan's building set on fire in #Pakistan as chaos erupts after arrest of #ImranKhan. #ImranKhanArrest pic.twitter.com/ryaFo2CdWd
- Vishal Sehgal (@VishalSehgal4U) May 9, 2023
Protesters Break Into Pak Army Headquarters After Imran Khan's ArrestSupporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan protesting against his arrest have entered the compound of the army commanders' residence in Lahore. Media reports said they have also entered the army headquarters in Rawalpindi.
لاہور کی سڑکوں پر انقلاب #ReleaseImranKhan
- PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023
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لاہور کی سڑکوں پر انقلاب #ReleaseImranKhan
- PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023
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Outside Corps Commander House Lahore right now !! pic.twitter.com/SR3qXMoFLr
- Musa Virk (@MusaNV18) May 9, 2023
PTI workers entered in GHQ Rawalpindi #ptiprotest@ISI_GHQ pic.twitter.com/KfcarTvdn6
- انجینئر نورخان (@realnoorkhan_1) May 9, 2023
GHQ Rawalpindi being surrounded by Pakistanis, as more and more people continue to march towards it.#نکلو_خان_کی_زندگی_بچاؤ#ShutDownPakistan pic.twitter.com/zLSi7QadI2
- PTI USA Official (@PTIOfficialUSA) May 9, 2023
Shelling at protesters outside Lahore Corps Commander House in an attempt to scatter them fails.
- Musa Virk (@MusaNV18) May 9, 2023
People vow to remain here until Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan is released. pic.twitter.com/5giwnMnKR9
The arrest of ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan at the Islamabad High Court resulted in protests and demonstrations by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters across Pakistan. Visuals showed protesters entering Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi.
Imran Khan's Arrest Comes As Another Blow To Pak's Crippling EconomyThe arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and the call from his party for nationwide protests present another blow to the nuclear-armed country struggling with an economic crisis.
Imran Khan's Arrest Hinders His Plan To Play Second Innings As Pak PMSince being ousted from office by a vote of no confidence last year, former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has vowed he will captain the country a second time.
Imran Khan Arrest, Video: Imran Khan's Rousing 2022 Call For Protest Posted After His ArrestImran Khan Arrest: The video was posted from his official Instagram account barely an hour after his arrest, where he predicts his arrest and calls the government "choron ki toli (gang of thieves)" imposed on the people.
Imran Khan Arrested: Case Against Ex-Pak PM Explained In 5 PointsFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday. Mr Khan was whisked away from outside the Islamabad High Court where he had arrived for hearing in a corruption case.
Lahore!! #ReleaseImranKhan pic.twitter.com/9zgEPU15FN
- PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023
Pakistan police on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders in Islamabad after several workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party staged protests across the city following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan by paramilitary forces.
Imran khan being illegally abducted and put to violence by Rangers pic.twitter.com/MpFJu7L1Dp
- Dr. Iftikhar Durrani (@IftikharDurani) May 9, 2023
Imran Khan - Cricket Star Who Ditched Playboy Image To Become Pakistan PMFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, a cricketing hero-turned-politician who was arrested on Tuesday, whipped up popular support amid decades-high inflation and a crippling economic slowdown before his ouster last year.
under attack but calm. watch Imran Khan in this video pic.twitter.com/7DJ9pXKYS4
- Tariq Mateen (@tariqmateen) May 9, 2023
My reply to ISPR & attempts by PDM & their handlers to arrest me for two reasons: 1. To prevent me from campaigning bec InshaAllah when elections are announced I will be doing jalsas. 2. To prevent me from mobilising the masses for street movement in support of Constitution if... pic.twitter.com/IQIQmFERah
- Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 9, 2023
Imran Khan Arrested Amid High Drama: What We Know So FarFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested this afternoon by paramiliray rangers while he was at the Islamabad High Court for the hearing of a corruption case. Visuals showed personnel in riot-control gear whisking him away in a van.
لوگوں پر تشدد اور عدالت کے شیشے توڑ کر عمران خان کو احاطہ عدالت سے گرفتار کیا گیا۔ ملک اس وقت بدترین فسطائیت کی لپیٹ میں ہے جہاں آئین و قانون نام کی کوئی شے باقی نہیں۔
- Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem (@dswpti) May 9, 2023
پوری قوم سراپا احتجاج ہے
#BehindYouSkipper pic.twitter.com/b5PKrpqF7D
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested Outside Court, Whisked Away By Paramilitary PersonnelImran Khan Arrested: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq directed the Islamabad police chief, the interior ministry secretary, and the additional attorney general to appear before the court within 15 minutes, Dawn reported.
