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HC told Imran’s arrest legal, ban on social media after violence, India is keeping an eye


Imran Khan Arrest News: The arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been declared valid by the Islamabad High Court. Pakistani news portal Dawn has published this information in its report. Earlier in the day, Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court Aamer Farooq had said that if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief was arrested illegally, he would have to be released. The court had reserved this decision. A few hours later, the court said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has completed all legal formalities while arresting Imran.

Imran Khan was arrested by paramilitary forces on Tuesday (May 9) when he was present in the Islamabad High Court for a hearing in a corruption case. Pakistan Razors took Khan from there in a van after arresting him. After this, Khan’s supporters stormed the army headquarters in Rawalpindi and the corps commander’s residence in Lahore.

Ban on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, school closed today

According to the news agency Reuters, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube were banned in various areas of Pakistan on Tuesday in view of the protest against the arrest of Imran Khan. According to the news agency, apart from this, mobile data services have also been suspended in major cities of Pakistan. According to the report, private schools in Pakistan will remain closed on Wednesday (May 10).

India increased surveillance in border areas

According to the report of ANI, the vigilance of the Indian security forces has been tightened in the border areas, along with the developments in Pakistan are being closely monitored. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police has taken a dig at the tweet of a girl who describes herself as an actor and social activist.

The girl’s handle read, “Anyone know the online link of Delhi Police? I have to file a complaint against Indian Prime Minister and Indian intelligence agency RAW who are spreading anarchy and terrorism in my country Pakistan. If Indian courts are independent (as they claim) then I am sure the Indian Supreme Court will give me justice.” In response the Delhi Police wrote, “We are afraid that we still do not have jurisdiction in Pakistan but Would like to know how you are tweeting when the internet has been shut down in your country!

Imran Khan and the counter-attack in the army

A day earlier, 70-year-old Khan had accused the country’s army of allegedly conspiring to assassinate him. Pakistan’s army had alleged a day earlier that Khan was making baseless allegations against a senior officer of the intelligence agency ISI.

According to senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader Shireen Mazari, party chairman Khan, who had arrived in the federal capital Islamabad from Lahore, was undergoing a biometric procedure in the court when Rangers broke a glass window and opened fire on lawyers and Khan. He (Khan) was arrested after beating up the security staff of the

TV footage showed Rangers taking Khan by the collar and putting him in a prison vehicle. The Rangers work under the Ministry of Home Affairs and are usually commanded by officers on deputation from the army.

Why was Imran Khan arrested?

An official of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) confirmed that “Khan has been arrested in a case of transfer of land, property baron Malik Riaz and is being handed over to NAB”. Told that Khan has been arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, which is related to the establishment of Al-Qadir University for Sufism in 2019 in Sohawa area of ​​Jhelum district of Punjab province.

Khan’s arrest warrant, issued on May 1, states that he is accused of corruption and corrupt practices. As soon as the news of Khan’s arrest spread, large scale protests started in many cities of Pakistan. At many places, the protesters turned violent and set police vehicles on fire and damaged public property. For the first time, Khan’s supporters broke down the main gate of the army’s sprawling headquarters in Rawalpindi, where soldiers restrained themselves. The protesters raised slogans against the establishment.

Angry activists storm Corps Commander’s Lahore residence

In Lahore, a large number of PTI workers stormed the Lahore residence of the Corps Commander and broke the gate and window panes. The army personnel on duty there, however, did not try to stop the angry protesters, who surrounded them and raised slogans against the PML-N-led government’s ‘masters’ in the army. The protesters demonstrated in the cantonment area. Lahore was virtually cut off from the rest of the province due to protests on main roads, including entry and exit points.

The caretaker government of Punjab called in the Rangers and imposed Section 144 to control the law and order situation in the province. Under this, not more than five people can gather at one place. The Punjab government also requested the Telecom Authority of Pakistan to suspend internet and mobile services in areas of the province where violent protests have taken place.

Stones were also pelted at the residence of Home Minister Rana Sanaullah.

A large number of PTI workers also pelted stones at the residence of Home Minister Rana Sanaullah in Faisalabad city. Similarly, protests were held in Multan, Jhang, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Khanewal, Vehari, Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Gujarat cities.

Home Minister Rana Sanaullah said that Khan did not appear in the court despite being issued several notices. He said, “The arrest has been done by the National Accountability Bureau to cause loss to the country’s exchequer.” He said that Khan was not tortured.

Pre-recorded video of Imran released

After the arrest, the party released a pre-recorded video of Khan, in which he said, “By the time these words of mine reach you, I would have been arrested in a baseless case.” This shows that fundamental rights and democracy have been buried in Pakistan.

“All this is being done because they want me to accept the corrupt, imported government that has been forced upon us,” Khan said, adding that if anyone had a warrant, they would. They should be brought directly to him. Khan said, “Bring the warrant, my lawyer will be there. I myself am ready to go to jail.

Pak army criticized on Monday

Khan’s arrest comes even as the Pakistan Army on Monday criticized him for leveling “highly irresponsible and baseless” allegations against a serving ISI officer without any evidence. Directly referring to Khan, the army said, “We ask the concerned leader to take recourse to the legal route and stop making false allegations.” The institute reserves the right to take legal action against false and malicious statements and propaganda.

Islamabad police said this

The Islamabad Police issued a brief statement quoting Inspector General (IG) Akbar Nasir Khan, which said that Khan has been arrested in connection with the case, which alleges that Bahria Town held PTI chairman and his wife Bushra Bibi 53 crore was allotted to the Al-Qadir Trust owned by The police chief also said that the situation in Islamabad is ‘normal’. He said that Section 144 has been imposed in the federal capital and action will be taken against the violators.

Where is Imran Khan?

It was said that Khan has been shifted to the NAB office in Rawalpindi where a medical examination was conducted. However, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhary claimed that Khan has been transferred to an undisclosed location. Geo News reported that Khan’s medical examination has been done but the report is yet to be released. The channel also said that NAB is preparing to produce him in the Anti-Corruption Court (on May 10) and obtain his custody for further investigation in the matter.

He also informed that a special room has been prepared by the NAB office in Rawalpindi and Khan will be kept there during the night. This is the same room in NAB where former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was kept when he was arrested during Imran Khan’s government.

Barrister Gauhar Khan claims Imran was harassed

‘Dawn’ quoted barrister Gauhar Khan, who was present in the court during Khan’s arrest, as saying that the former prime minister was “harassed”. “They hit Imran on the head and leg… His wheelchair was also thrown during the arrest,” the paper quoted Gauhar as saying.

Arrest is not acceptable – senior PTI leader Hammad Azhar

Former minister and senior PTI leader Hammad Azhar said Khan’s arrest was “not acceptable”. He called upon the people of the country to take to the streets against Khan’s arrest. PTI general secretary Asad Umar tweeted that a six-member committee headed by PTI vice-chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi would decide on the further course of action. Khan has been facing multiple cases since he was ousted from power in a no-confidence vote in April last year. He has dismissed all these cases as political harassment from the ruling coalition. Khan has said that he is currently facing more than 140 cases related to terrorism, blasphemy, murder, violence, incitement to violence.

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