Topline
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by military forces in Islamabad on Tuesday while in court to face corruption charges, adding to his legal woes after being ousted in April last year and ratcheting up tensions as he campaigns against his successor ahead of an election in October.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested in Islamabad.
Key Facts
Khan was arrested by paramilitary troops outside the High Court in Islamabad, according to multiple news reports.
Khan, who was appearing in court on charges of corruption, was reportedly ushered into an armored vehicle by security forces wielding batons and taken to an unknown location.
This is a developing story.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/05/09/imran-khan-ex-pakistan-prime-minister-arrested-by-military-forces/