Former Pakistan Prime Minister & 1992 World Cup Winning Captain Imran Khan has been abducted from Islamabad High Court by paramilitary forces (Rangers). Khan was scheduled to appear in court to apply for bail in several cases that required his presence, but he was taken into custody before he could enter the courtroom. The news of his abduction has sent shockwaves throughout the country, and there are concerns about his safety and the rule of law in Pakistan. Khan’s supporters have condemned the abduction and called for his immediate release. The authorities have yet to comment on the situation.
Imran Khan Abducted from Islamabad High Court by Paramilitary Officers
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was abducted from Islamabad by the Pakistan Rangers, a paramilitary federal law enforcement corps, at around 2:15 pm local time. The incident happened outside the High Court in the capital city of Islamabad, where Khan was appearing on charges of corruption, which he claims to be politically motivated.
According to reports, Khan was taken into custody by forces in armoured personnel carriers and later handed over to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for further investigation. In response to the incident, Section 144, a colonial-era law that prohibits large gatherings, was imposed in Islamabad.
Imran Khan Abducted from Islamabad on Allegations of Corruption Related to Al Qadir University
Following his dramatic arrest by paramilitary officers outside the Islamabad High Court, details have emerged about the specific offence for which former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was Abducted from Islamabad. Reports suggest that the allegations relate to Al Qadir University, an institution founded by Khan during his time as Prime Minister in 2019, where he remains Chairman. The charge against him involves land donated to the university by influential Pakistani businessman Malik Riaz and a possible quid pro quo arrangement for that land. Riaz’s assets worth £190m were seized by the UK’s National Crime Agency in December 2019 and returned to Pakistan, but the links between the land allotted for the university and what the Pakistan government did with those funds remain unclear and murky.
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Imran Khan’s Arrest – A Political Vendetta?
The arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by paramilitary officers outside the High Court in Islamabad has raised questions about the political motivation behind the move. Despite the current federal government in Pakistan calling for his arrest, the timing and circumstances of his detention suggest that it may be more of a political vendetta than a lawful action. This is not the first attempt to arrest Imran Khan, and his supporters have previously gathered in large numbers to prevent such efforts. The arrests of several senior members of Imran’s ruling party on questionable charges have also fueled speculation that this arrest may be politically motivated.
The arrest of Imran Khan adds to political instability in Pakistan
Imran Khan, the former Pakistani Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has been arrested by paramilitary officers outside the Islamabad High Court. The arrest comes amid a backdrop of political tensions and instability in the country, with Khan’s party rejecting calls for elections in the country’s largest province, Punjab, and accusing the government of thwarting democratic rights.
The specific charges that led to Khan’s arrest remain unclear but are believed to relate to his founding of Al Qadir University and allegations of a quid pro quo arrangement for land donated to the university by a Pakistani businessman. The arrest follows two failed attempts to arrest Khan in March and raises concerns about the state of justice and law enforcement in Pakistan.
The news of Khan’s arrest also adds to an already unstable political climate in the country, with the assassination attempt on Khan in November 2022 and ongoing tensions between political factions.
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