Pakistan is set to deploy army soldiers to two provinces, following former PM Imran Khan's indictment by a court, local media says
Pakistan security forces guard a vehicle carrying former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest at a court in Islamabad. / Photo: Reuters
The court, which was temporarily relocated to a police guest house in the capital Islamabad, remanded Khan to the country's anti-corruption agency, the National Accountability Bureau. Contingents of police and paramilitary forces in riot gear were also deployed around the court, with all roads leading to the site sealed.Pakistan is set to deploy army soldiers to two provinces following the former prime minister's indictment by a court on charges that he unlawfully sold state gifts during his premiership, local media reported.
PTI and its representatives must be given access to meet Imran Khan. The most popular leader is being treated like this in this country where law of the jungle is ruling. People of Pakistan wants to see him being well, the regime must act as per will of the people of Pakistan.…The indictment followed a decision by the Election Commission of Pakistan last October which found Khan guilty of illegally selling state gifts and barred him from holding public office until the next election.
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