Pakistan: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested in corruption case
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested from outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) by Rangers over corruption charges in the Al-Qadir Trust case, Dawn reported. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief is facing several charges, including concealing income from selling state gifts. Khan has allegedly been evading arrest for several months with his supporters holding protests against the police's attempted actions.
Khan arrested on orders of National Accountability Bureau: Report
According to Geo News, Rangers arrested Khan on the orders of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from outside the premises of the IHC, where he had gone to seek bail in multiple FIRs registered against him. Reportedly, he was taken in a black Toyota Hilux Vigo by the law enforcement agency to some unknown location.
Watch: Ruckus outside Islamabad HC during Khan's arrested
'Khan taken to some unknown location': PTI leader
Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Islamabad, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, confirmed Khan's arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Meanwhile, PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry alleged that Khan had been "abducted" from the court premises and that scores of lawyers and people had been "tortured." "Imran Khan has been whisked away by unknown people to an unknown location," he tweeted.
IHC summoned police, top officials over arrest
Following Khan's sudden arrest, IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq issued notices and summoned the Islamabad IG and the interior secretary within "15 minutes." He also directed the Additional Attorney General to appear before the court and instructed him to immediately find out who was behind the arrest. "Tell us in which case the arrest was made?" Justice Farooq further asked.
Khan referred to seven-member medical board: Reports
Per reports, the founder of the PTI has now been referred to a seven-member medical board at the Poly Clinic in Islamabad for a medical examination assessment. The seven-member medical board was constituted under the supervision of Dr. Fareed Allah Shah and includes professionals in medicine, orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, and pathology, as well as Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed from the CMO Poly Clinic.
Khan's party alleged torture by Rangers
What is Al-Qadir Trust case
The Al-Qadir Trust case involves corruption allegations leveled against Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and others in connection with the establishment of the Al-Qadir University. Reportedly, the trust was set up to impart quality education in Sohawa, Jhelum district, Punjab. However, a deal was struck between the then-PTI government and a property tycoon, resulting in a 190 million pound loss to the national exchequer.
