Will martial law be imposed in Pakistan after Imran Khan’s arrest? Know what happens

Pakistan: After the arrest of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, the situation in the country is getting worse. PTI workers are doing arson and vandalism on the streets. Section 144 has been implemented in the country. The protesters have been ordered to shoot at sight. In such a situation, it is being speculated that martial law may be imposed in Pakistan.

Significantly, Imran Khan has been arrested in the case related to Al Qadir Trust. The name of PTI chief’s wife is also involved in this case. In such a situation, he can also be arrested. According to the report of Geo News, PTI workers are demonstrating in many cities of the country including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi.

Amidst the ongoing tension in Pakistan, 5 soldiers of Islamabad Police have been injured. At the same time 43 protesters have been arrested. After the arrest of the former Prime Minister, a situation of civil war is being created in the country. In such a situation, the discussion about the implementation of martial law in the country has intensified.

Know what is martial law

To control the uncontrollable situation of Pakistan, if martial law is implemented in the country, then the complete control of the police and law and order there will come in the hands of the army. It is not necessary that martial law should be implemented in the whole country, it can be imposed in a small part of any country. It is also called military law. In such a situation, there is also a possibility that it can be implemented in those parts of Pakistan where the protest is very fierce.

Martial law has been imposed in Pakistan four times.

Martial law is mainly implemented during the time of war. It may be known that even before this this law has been imposed in Pakistan. Martial law has been imposed in the neighboring country a total of four times. When martial law is implemented, the rights of the citizens are affected. After the implementation of this law in the country, political parties are prohibited from holding rallies and public meetings. After the control by the army, the possibility of arrest of the leaders of the country increases.

When does martial law apply

Martial law is declared when there is an emergency like civil disturbance or national disturbance or war situation in the country. At that time it becomes difficult for the civilian government to take decisions, then all the decisions are taken by the army. So that place is taken over by the army.

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