Khan and the military fell out in 2021 after years of close cooperation. Khan’s opponents and many prominent critics say Khan was helped to power by the military in the 2018 elections. Khan denies this.

Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking protests

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Pakistan’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 his party called for nationwide “shut down” protests.

Footage of the arrest showed dozens of security personnel in riot-control gear surrounding Khan and leading him into a black van by his arm. ---More...

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Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary forces outside the Islamabad High Court.

This arrest follows months of attempts to apprehend him, including a failed assassination attempt… pic.twitter.com/NPDjei80CN
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 9, 2023

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Khan and the military fell out in 2021 after years of close cooperation. Khan’s opponents and many prominent critics say Khan was helped to power by the military in the 2018 elections. Khan denies this.

Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking protests

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