Tear fuel fired exterior ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s residence | Imran Khan Information

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Police motion comes a day after Islamabad courtroom issued arrest warrants for Imran Khan in alleged corruption and ‘terrorism’ circumstances.

Islamabad, Pakistan – Clashes have erupted between the Pakistani police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan forward of his doable arrest within the japanese metropolis of Lahore.

Police on Tuesday fired tear fuel and water cannons as a whole bunch of members and supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) get together gathered exterior his Zaman Park residence in Lahore.

Tv photographs confirmed police approaching Khan’s residence accompanied by an armoured automobile. Khan’s supporters have been additionally seen throwing stones on the police.

Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari, a senior officer within the Islamabad Police, informed reporters they supposed to arrest Khan.

“We’re right here to fulfil the warrant and to arrest Imran Khan,” he stated.

Minutes later, Khan posted a video message on Twitter, saying his supporters ought to battle for his or her rights, “for actual freedom”, if he’s arrested.

“Police is right here to ship me to jail. They assume if Imran Khan goes to jail, this nation will fall asleep. It’s important to show them unsuitable,” he stated within the video.

“[If] one thing occurs to me, in the event that they ship me to jail, or if I’m killed, you must present you may battle with out me as nicely.”

My message to the nation to face resolute and battle for Haqeeqi Azadi & rule of regulation. pic.twitter.com/bgVuOjsmHG

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 14, 2023

Police earlier stated they have been going to Khan’s home at hand him over the 2 arrest warrants in alleged corruption and “terrorism” circumstances issued by a courtroom in capital Islamabad on Monday.

One of many warrants pertains to Khan, 70, allegedly threatening a feminine decide throughout certainly one of his speeches final 12 months. The opposite follows prices that Khan offered state items and hid property whereas in workplace as prime minister.

Since shedding a vote of confidence in parliament in April final 12 months, Khan has been demanding basic elections in rallies throughout the nation. He additionally referred to as the circumstances in opposition to himpolitically motivated.

His successor Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected Khan’s demand to carry early polls, that are scheduled later this 12 months.