Pakistan sees unrest and two fatalities in protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges, triggering nationwide outrage.
The 70-year-old Khan, who has denied the charges, appeared before a judge on Wednesday amid heavy security at the police guesthouse, which doubles as a courtroom.
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Over 1,000 arrests have been made so far, with Khan’s supporters alleging political conspiracy to bar him from contesting general elections in October.
The arrest has intensified a political power struggle between Khan and Pakistan’s powerful military, with the former PM facing dozens of corruption and sedition charges.
