Imran Khan Arrest Updates: Protests Across Pakistan

Imran Khan Arrest Updates: In what can be a turning point in Pakistan's ongoing political scenario, former Prime Minister Imran Khan is all set to be arrested from his residence in Lahore. Imran Khan is facing corruption charges under Toshkhana Case.

What is Toshkhana Case, and what are the charges on Imran Khan?

Toshakhana - which translates to the house of treasure - is a Pakistan government department under the cabinet division. Created in 1974, it can keep the gifts given to Pakistani officials (only the president and prime minister are exempt from receiving such gifts). If a gift costs less than Rs 30,000 the president or prime minister can keep the gift for themselves. However, more expensive gifts must be kept in the Toshakhana by law.

Imran Khan is accused of keeping expensive gifts during his tenure as Prime Minister, and not handing them over to the Toshkhana department.

As per Pakistani media, Imran Khan can be arrested at any moment now from his residence in Lahore.

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15 March 2023

15 March 2023 01:22 IST

Protests Against Imran Khan's Arrest

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and supporters have taken control of Zaman Park in Lahore after the police, which earlier arrived to arrest former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakana case, withdrew from the Canal Road, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to details provided by the Pakistani news channel, the police failed to arrest the PTI chief despite the passage of seven hours as PTI workers laid siege to the path leading to Imran Khan`s residence as well as Canal Road. Taking control of Zaman Park, the PTI workers, and supporters chanted slogans in favor of Imran Khan.

Similar protests have broken out in many other cities too.

15 March 2023 18:23 IST

Imran Khan's video message Imran Khan appealed to his countrymen to stand resolute and fight for ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ and rule of law as police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse his supporters gathered outside his residence in Lahore to prevent his arrest in the Toshakhana case. Khan took to Twitter and posted a video message, “My message to the nation to stand resolute and fight for Haqeeqi Azadi & rule of law.” His video message came as TV footage showed police slowly approaching the Zaman Park residence of Khan behind an armoured vehicle that was dispersing his supporters with a water cannon.

My message to the nation to stand resolute and fight for Haqeeqi Azadi & rule of law. pic.twitter.com/bgVuOjsmHG

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 14, 2023