Global Courant 2023-05-17 19:52:00
LAHORE – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said police have surrounded his home in Lahore to potentially re-arrest him, a week after an earlier arrest sparked violent protests across the country.
This is “probably my last tweet before my next arrest,” Khan said in a Twitter post.
The Punjab provincial government earlier in the day gave Khan a 24-hour deadline to hand over those present at his residence or face consequences, Information Minister Amir Mir said at a news conference.
The former cricketer was arrested in Islamabad last week before a top court ordered Khan’s release last week, calling the nature of his arrest illegal.
Angry protesters had clashed with security forces last week, leaving at least eight dead and hundreds injured. Some groups broke into military headquarters while others set fire to property, including a military commander’s official residence.
The nation’s powerful military promised action against those who were part of protests and tried them under military law. The government has since detained thousands of Khan’s party members and supporters.
Provincial government minister Mr Mir said they have information that about 30 to 40 people are involved in the incidents and that if orders are not followed “the law will come into effect”. BLOOMBERG
