Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party
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The raids in Islamabad come after major protests in the capital calling for Khan’s release from jail.
Police in Pakistan have arrested several lawmakers and leaders from former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party in a series of raids in Islamabad, according to party officials and authorities.
A police spokesperson said on Tuesday four people were arrested, however, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) put the number at 13, saying they were picked up from various locations in the capital, Islamabad, including some from outside parliament.
The raids follow a big PTI rally on Sunday to demand the 71-year-old cricketer-turned-politician’s release from jail, where he has been for more than a year.
The crackdown started late on Monday, with PTI president Gohar Khan taken into custody.
Khan was removed as prime minister in 2022 after a falling-out with military generals, who mostly decide who will rule the nation of 241 million.
