A Pakistani high court on Thursday ordered law enforcement to delay any efforts to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan until Friday morning, extending a delay ordered the day before
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The response of Khan’s massive supporter base if he is arrested will depend on whether or how quickly Khan is released. “The government would prefer that he gives himself up voluntarily, because images of police breaking down the doors to take Khan by force would fire off a support base in a much bigger way than if he were simply to walk out the house into a police car,” Kugelman adds.
Khan has been accused of selling state gifts and not fully declaring assets while serving as Prime Minister. Police previously said they would arrest Khan in connection with corruption and “terrorism” cases. On Sunday, the Pakistani government released aon foreign gifts retained by public office holders from 2002 to 2022. Khan was said to have received multiple wristwatches and ornaments.
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