Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Sparking Hope for Restoring Peace and Stability in the Country.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, two days after his arrest sparked countrywide violence. Khan, a national cricket legend-turned political opposition leader, was arrested on corruption charges on Tuesday, leading to violent protests and riots in major cities across the country.

In response to the unrest, Pakistani authorities have cracked down on Khan’s supporters, detaining hundreds in overnight raids and sending troops across the country. The Supreme Court’s decision to release Khan was accompanied by a request for him to issue an appeal to his supporters to remain peaceful.

Khan remains hugely popular in the country of 230 million despite being forced out of office last year with a no-confidence vote in Pakistan’s parliament. His arrest has infuriated his supporters and the nuclear-armed Asian nation remains on tenterhooks as most leaders of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party remain in custody.

The Supreme Court’s decision to release Khan has been welcomed by many in the country, with some hoping that it will help to restore peace and stability. However, the situation remains tense and the government is continuing to take steps to ensure the safety of citizens. It is yet to be seen how Khan’s supporters will respond to the court’s decision.