Key takeaways:
- Hundreds of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were arrested for their involvement in violent protests.
- The protests were held in Peshawar, Pakistan in response to Khan’s arrest.
- The government has condemned the violence and warned that anyone found guilty of taking part in the violence will face the full force of the law.
Hundreds of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were arrested in Pakistan on Wednesday for their involvement in violent protests following Khan’s arrest on corruption charges.
The government said supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party had attacked important state buildings and blocked roads by burning tires and other materials. The protests were held in Peshawar, Pakistan on May 09, 2023, in response to Khan’s arrest.
Khan, a former cricket hero and the country’s most popular politician according to opinion polls, was arrested at a precarious time for Pakistan. The country is facing a shortage of foreign exchange and a months-long delay of an IMF bailout.
The government has condemned the violence and urged the public to remain peaceful. They have also warned that anyone found guilty of taking part in the violence will face the full force of the law.
The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened with Khan’s arrest and the subsequent violence. The government is now working to restore order and ensure that the rule of law is upheld.
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