Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says protesters have 'damaged sensitive public and private property', forcing him to deploy military in areas roiled by deadly violence following ex-premier Imran Khan's arrest
Fire and smoke billow from a Radio Pakistan building after it was set afire by the supporters of Imran Khan during a protest against his arrest, in Peshawar city. / Photo: Reuters
After Khan was arrested on Tuesday, crowds in Islamabad and other major cities blocked roads, clashed with police, and set fire to police checkpoints and military facilities in violence that left six people dead and hundreds arrested. Sharif said Khan was arrested because of his involvement in corruption, and that there was evidence available to back up these charges.
"What the eternal enemy of the country could not do for 75 years, this group, wearing a political cloak, in the lust for power, has done it," the statement said, adding that troops had exercised restraint but they would respond to further attacks, and those involved will bear the responsibility.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested by paramilitary police | CNNFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary troops in Islamabad on charges brought by the country’s anti-corruption agency, according to court documents seen CNN
Weiterlesen »
Former Pakistan leader Imran Khan arrestedKhan was arrested on Tuesday as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases, according to officials from his party.
Weiterlesen »
Pakistan’s Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan ArrestedFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was removed from power last year, was arrested during a court appearance on Tuesday.
Weiterlesen »
Imran Khan, Pakistan's ex-prime minister, arrested in courtOfficials from the party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan say he has been arrested as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases
Weiterlesen »
Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking protestsPakistan’s anti-corruption agency arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country as…
Weiterlesen »