Political tension increased in Pakistan when former Prime Minister Imran Khan faced a prominent arrest under the accusation of anti-terrorism on the comments he made at a general meeting in Islamabad last week. Right when the news emerged, hundreds of supporters who supported Imran Khan and his PTI party packed the Jalan Islamabad. They camping outside the former-PM home, vowing to “take over” the capital if the police tried to arrest him. Meanwhile, the Islamic High Court of Islamabad has now provided pre-capacity guarantees to Imran Khan until August 25, exhibiting authority to arrest him in the ATA case.
Faisalabad is out on road for their leader @ImranKhanPTI ! @FarrukhHabibISF leads a huge gathering! #عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن pic.twitter.com/CDjz3stzcH
— PTI (@PTIofficial) August 21, 2022
The video posted on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI Twitter account shows hundreds of people lined up supporting Khan. The protesters are seen chanting “Imran Khan is our red line … don’t think about crossing it.” The police present at the scene, but claimed they were not there to arrest former leaders, but to maintain the legal and order situation.
The Fir Against Khan Reads that He In His Speech Had “terrorized and Threated Top Police Officials and a Respect Female Additional Sessions Judge” With the Aim Party -e -insaaf, PTI News Agency reported.
Women, kids, elder and youngsters are present here in Bani Gala. All here for protecting our leader! #عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن pic.twitter.com/cYl63aeB2b
— PTI (@PTIofficial) August 21, 2022
.As per media report, YouTube services in several parts of the country were reportedly facing disturbances during Khan’s speech and while the direct speech was also ‘prohibited’ on TV channels on Saturday night by electronic media regulators.
Reacting to actions by the Pakistani electronic media regulatory authority, Imran Khan attacked and said, “The government imported by Fasis sank to low today by banning my direct speech on TV & then blocking Youtube temporarily during my speech at Liaquat Bagh. All of this after intimidation continues from Medimersons & take channels from the previous air. “
According to the AP, the police arrested Khan’s political aide, Shahbaz Gill, earlier this month after he appeared on Ary TV private television channels and urged the army and officers to refuse to comply with illegal orders from military leadership. Gill was charged with betrayal, who under Pakistani’s law brought the death penalty. Ary also remains outside the air in Pakistan after broadcasting.
