“Protests in Pakistan After Arrest of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan”

At least one person has died in the protests in Pakistan after the arrest of former Prime Minister Ihram Khan in the city of Quetta. Five people were also injured. According to the authorities, the fatal victim is a supporter of Khan and several officers are among the injured.

Fighting broke out between supporters of the former prime minister and the police outside the court from which Khan was removed earlier today. Demonstrators also stormed military buildings, such as the building of a regional commander. Demonstrators destroyed the building inside.

According to Khan’s party, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), protests will continue until Khan is released. The party is calling on supporters to assemble at the Supreme Court at 08:00 tomorrow.

A senator from the PTI has said that the protests must be peaceful. He says that “rogues” not associated with the PTI are responsible for the various arson attacks in the country today.

It is also restless in other cities in the country and people were injured during the demonstrations. Mobile internet in Pakistan has been temporarily shut down by order of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are also poorly accessible or not accessible. Pakistani media also reported that electricity went out in some places today.

Khan was taken from the courthouse earlier today and arrested on corruption charges. At the time, other charges against the former prime minister were being dealt with in the courthouse. PTI speaks of a kidnapping and has complained to the court. He asked the police for an explanation.

The PTI called on Pakistanis to take to the streets. “Block the roads and close the shops,” the party wrote Twitter. The government has criticized the attitude of the PTI. The Minister of Planning accuses the party of terrorism.