Imran Khan back at Lahore residence, blames army chief for arrest episode

LAHORE: Imran Khan, the previous Prime Minister of Pakistan, lastly reached his residence in Lahore on early Saturday morning after getting bail and a chronic standoff with authorities in Islamabad.
After being granted bail by the Islamabad excessive court docket, the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief spent hours locked in negotiations along with his authorized crew over his exit from the court docket. He claimed that the Islamabad police had tried to maintain him contained in the courthouse and that he was being held towards his will.
The Islamabad excessive court docket granted him protecting bail for 2 weeks in a corruption case, and likewise barred authorities from arresting him in any case registered within the nation till Monday.
The 70-year-old chief was escorted to court docket amid tight safety, and it took him greater than three hours to depart the premises because of safety particulars.
Upon reaching his residence, he was greeted by jubilant supporters who showered rose petals on his car, danced, and carried out fireworks. Khan, who’s demanding snap normal elections, is dealing with over 120 instances throughout the nation.
The PTI launched a video of Khan coming into the home the place his sisters and different relations welcomed him and inquired about his well being. Khan, who’s demanding snap normal elections, is dealing with over 120 instances throughout the nation.
“Islamabad Inspector Basic of Police (IG) Akbar Nasir tried his greatest to retain me on the capital’s excessive court docket. They didn’t allow us to go away for 3 hours, saying that it is harmful exterior,” the PTI chief stated in a video message from his car through which he was travelling again to Lahore.
Imran blames military chief for arrest episode
The cricketer-turned-politician blamed Pakistan military chief for his present “arrest and abduction” episode. “It’s not the safety companies. It’s one man, the military chief. There is no such thing as a democracy within the military. The military is getting maligned with what is occurring,” Imran stated whereas taking to BBC correspondent Caroline Davies.
(With inputs from companies)