🚨 BREAKING: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested
📍 #Islamabad / #Pakistan
Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary forces outside the Islamabad High Court.
This arrest follows months of attempts to apprehend him, including a failed assassination attempt November last year.
Khan was removed from his position of power on April 10th, 2022, following a majority vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly, with 174 votes in favor.
Opponents of Khan allege that his ousting was the result of corruption and a rapidly declining economy, for which some held him responsible.
Supporters of Khan claim that his removal involved deep corruption and even suggest the involvement of the United States.
Additionally, Khan visited Russia February 23-24 to negotiate a new gas deal, coinciding with Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th.
This, coupled with Khan's refusal to allow the U.S. to establish bases in Pakistan, led many supporters to believe that his ousting was facilitated with assistance from the U.S.
Some argue that this appears to be those in authority using their power to silence the opposition, undermining democracy worldwide.
While the US is unlikely involved in today’s developments, Pakistan is the 8th most populous country with a nuclear-armed military, so any escalations must be taken very seriously.
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