Pakistan braced for more turmoil a day after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was dragged from court and detained in Islamabad. His supporters clashed with police across the country. The opposition leader is expected in court Wednesday for a hearing.
Police officers stand guard to ensure security at the vicinity of police headquarters, where Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is held and will appear in a temporary court set up by authorities for security reasons, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Khan was appearing in court on multiple graft charges brought by Islamabad police Tuesday, when dozens of agents from the National Accountability Bureau backed by paramilitary troops stormed the courtroom, breaking windows after Khan’s guards refused to open the door. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, senior vice president from Khan’s party, appealed for peaceful demonstrations Wednesday, urging “don’t damage public property, don’t attack offices, as we are peace lovers.” Qureshi said the party is considering challenging the arrest in the Supreme Court. “I urge our party members to please continue peaceful protests, but do not attack public property, and do not do it.”
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