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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:
May 09, 2023 23:58 (IST)
May 09, 2023 23:42 (IST)
Pak High Court Says Ex PM Imran Khan's Arrest 'Legal'
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday night upheld the arrest of Imran Khan, saying that all legal formalities were fulfilled by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while carrying out the arrest of the former prime minister, dashing the hopes of his party.
The court issued its reserved ruling, upsetting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , which claimed the arrest was illegal and that the IHC would rule in favour of party chief Imran Khan.
May 09, 2023 23:32 (IST)
Must Abide By Rule Of Law: UK, US On Imran Khan's Arrest
The top diplomats of the United States and Britain for adherence to the "rule of law" in Pakistan after former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest triggered nationwide violence. "We just want to make sure that whatever happens in Pakistan is consistent with the rule of law, with the constitution," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a joint news conference in Washington with British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
May 09, 2023 23:08 (IST)
Pak Police Fire Tear Gas Shells At Imran Khan's Party Activists In Karachi
May 09, 2023 22:38 (IST)
Social 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.
May 09, 2023 21:18 (IST)
Former Cricketer Wasim Akram's Tweet For Imran Khan
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May 09, 2023 21:12 (IST)
The 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.
May 09, 2023 21:10 (IST)
Protesters Gather Outside Pak High Commission In London
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May 09, 2023 20:57 (IST)
Imran Khan's Supporters Clash With Police As Protests Intensify Across Pakistan
May 09, 2023 20:44 (IST)
Imran Khan's Supporters Protest In Lahore
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May 09, 2023 20:27 (IST)
National Broadcaster Radio Pakistan's Building Set On Fire In Peshawar: Reports
May 09, 2023 20:18 (IST)
Supporters 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.
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May 09, 2023 20:17 (IST)
May 09, 2023 20:17 (IST)
May 09, 2023 20:03 (IST)
Imran Khan's Supporters Surround Pak Corps Commander House In Lahore
May 09, 2023 19:53 (IST)
Imran Khan's Party Workers Clash With Police In Peshawar
May 09, 2023 19:50 (IST)
Video: Protesters Break Into Pak Army Headquarters After Imran Khan's Arrest
May 09, 2023 19:48 (IST)
May 09, 2023 19:42 (IST)
Tear Gas, Water Cannon Used As Imran Khan's Supporters Clash With Police
May 09, 2023 19:35 (IST)
May 09, 2023 19:32 (IST)
Protests After Imran Khan's Arrest
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.
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.
May 09, 2023 19:07 (IST)
The 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.
May 09, 2023 18:54 (IST)
Since 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.
May 09, 2023 17:58 (IST)
Imran 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.
May 09, 2023 17:55 (IST)
From Treason To Blasphemy - Imran Khan Faces 121 Cases Across Pakistan
These cases are related to treason, blasphemy, committing and inciting violence and terrorism. 12 cases of terrorism in Lahore and 14 cases have been registered in Faisalabad. Some 22 terrorism cases have been registered against Imran Khan across the country. An Islamabad court is set to indict him on May 10 in a case in which he allegedly hid the proceeds from the sale of state gifts.
May 09, 2023 17:51 (IST)
Former 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.
May 09, 2023 17:48 (IST)
May 09, 2023 17:47 (IST)
Police Fire Water Cannon, Tear Gas At Imran Khan Supporters: Report
Police fired water cannon and tear gas Tuesday to quell protests that erupted in several cities across Pakistan, hours after former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested in connection with a graft case. AFP correspondents in the eastern city of Lahore reported water cannon being fired, while in Karachi in the south police used teargas to disperse protesters.
May 09, 2023 17:46 (IST)
Protests Across Pakistan After Imran Khan's Arrest
May 09, 2023 17:36 (IST)
Prohibitory Orders In Islamabad After Imran Khan's Arrest Sparks Protests
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.
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.
May 09, 2023 16:44 (IST)
May 09, 2023 16:36 (IST)
Former 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.
May 09, 2023 16:36 (IST)
Video Shows Moment Imran Khan Was Arrested In Islamabad Court
May 09, 2023 16:22 (IST)
"No Violence Done To Him": Pak Interior Minister On Imran Khan's Arrest
"Imran did not appear despite the notices, NAB (National Accountability Bureau ) has arrested him for causing loss to the national treasury. No violence was done to them," said Rana Sanaullah Khan, Pak Interior Minister.
May 09, 2023 16:19 (IST)
Watch: Imran Khan's Video Message Hours Before Dramatic Arrest
May 09, 2023 16:11 (IST)
Former 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.
May 09, 2023 16:05 (IST)
Arrest Warrant Issued For Imran Khan
May 09, 2023 16:00 (IST)
Video: Imran Khan Dragged Away By Pak Paramilitary Forces
May 09, 2023 15:58 (IST)
Why Was Imran Khan Arrested?
Imran Khan has been arrested in the Qadir Trust case which concerns allegations that Bahria Town allotted land worth ₹ 530 million to Al-Qadir Trust, owned by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and his wife, according to Dawn.
May 09, 2023 15:53 (IST)
Imran 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.
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