Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested in Lahore, Faces Political Ban After Conviction in Asset Concealment Case
In a significant development, the renowned opposition leader and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was arrested at his residence in Lahore on Saturday. This marks the second time this year that he has been detained. The arrest came shortly after a court found him guilty in an asset concealment case, leading to a prison sentence that could potentially bar him from participating in politics. The court in Islamabad issued the arrest warrant, prompting swift action by the Lahore police to transfer Imran Khan to the capital city.
The conviction deals a fresh blow to Khan’s ambitions of returning to power, as he has been entangled in a series of over 150 legal cases, including charges of corruption, terrorism, and incitement to violence during the deadly protests in May. These protests saw his followers attacking government and military properties across the nation.
