Pakistan has a history of military takeovers, political upheaval and social unrest. More than 2,000 people have been arrested so far. Schools and colleges remain closed in Khan’s regional strongholds. Others blocked roads and set fire to police checkpoints and military facilities. Protesters have burned building and vehicles to the ground. Since Khan’s arrest on Tuesday, at least eight people have died and dozens have been wounded in clashes between his supporters and police. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif vowed a tough response to the attacks and government figures have already decried Khan’s release. Authorities have deployed troops in an attempt to contain the clashes. Angry protesters torched buildings and vehicles. But there’s little reason to believe the political crisis will ease as the outspoken politician is still facing a raft of charges.įootage of Khan being dragged out of court two days earlier sparked outrage among his supporters. Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Khan’s arrest was unlawful and let him walk free. The level of unrest has not been seen since 2007, when another former premier - Benazir Bhutto - was assassinated during an election campaign. ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan is witnessing a wave of violence following the arrest of popular opposition leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges.
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