Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has obtained protection from arrest until next month in multiple cases where he is accused of inciting violence and facing terrorism charges. This development follows a crackdown on Khan’s supporters, who staged violent protests and attacked public property and military installations after his initial arrest.
The unrest subsided after Khan’s release, which was ordered by the Supreme Court, but resulted in ten fatalities in clashes with the police. Khan, a former cricket star turned politician, has been campaigning against his successor’s government, alleging illegal ouster and calling for early elections.
He currently faces over 100 legal cases, including charges of corruption during his time in office and terrorism related to the protests. Following the court’s decision, Khan and his wife appeared before the National Accountability Bureau to address a separate corruption case involving the alleged acceptance of a property gift. Khan maintains his innocence and denies any involvement in wrongdoing alongside his wife, Bushra Bibi.
