Bharat Express

Pakistan

The Punjab police have opened 205 cases since May 9 against party personnel and officials across the province

Imran Khan's arrest may have been ordered by Pakistan's controversial anti-corruption agency, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), but the manner in which the order was carried out has few parallels, even under totalitarian regimes.

Earlier, the two judges left the courtroom amid pro-Khan slogan shouting by a lawyer. The upset judges later announced that the hearing will resume after Friday prayers.

From Liaquat Ali Khan to the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, Pakistan’s tussle for control between civilian and military forces has been relentless.

Khan was produced before the court amid tight security. As he entered the courtroom, it was closed, and subsequently, the bench resumed the hearing of the case.

At the start of the hearing, Chief Justice Bandial asked how an individual could be arrested from the court premises. Justice Minallah observed that Khan had indeed entered the court premises.

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The 70-year-old politician was ordered to remain in custody for at least an additional eight days by a judge in a temporary court there, raising the possibility of further unrest.

The army would be working alongside district administration to restore law, order and peace, the ministry said.

The services were shut down as protests erupted after Khan’s arrest.