Islamabad: Imran Khan The former prime minister has been summoned by Pakistan authorities to face questioning over an outbreak of violence following his brief detention earlier this month, in which military buildings were attacked, amid a crackdown on his party and supporters. The pressure against
focuses on an attack on the investigation Lahore Corps Commanderhouse in central Punjab province, known as Jinnah HouseA historic building and military residence that was set on fire and further damaged in the unrest following Khan’s arrest on corruption charges.
The 70-year-old politician was issued a notice by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lahore, asking him to attend questioning at 4 pm local time on Tuesday, Dawn news reported. There was no immediate comment from the 70-year-old politician and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party,
Khan is under attack from all quarters over claims that his supporters were responsible for the damage to army and state property. The military has said those responsible will be prosecuted under military law, as the political crisis deepens over Khan, the government and the powerful military, despite the country’s deteriorating economic situation.
Khan condemned the Jinnah House attack, saying it had brought “disgrace” to the country, and held his party workers responsible for the May 9 violence. The former cricket star has also demanded immediate talks with the government, on which the ruling coalition is yet to agree.
He faces mounting challenges as his party’s senior leaders resign in large numbers, thousands of his supporters are detained across the country, and he continues to fight dozens of legal cases – including He denies everything.
Pakistan’s powerful military in a statement indirectly accused Khan of trying to drive a wedge between Pakistan’s citizens and the armed forces with his rallies and comments.
According to army media, during a visit to the Quetta garrison, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir said, “The nexus between internally complicit elements and external forces to create instability has come to the fore of the people of Pakistan.” Wing.
In the past, Khan has accused some senior army officers of being behind his ouster from power more than a year ago and an alleged assassination attempt, which he has denied. Pakistan has been directly ruled by the military for almost half of its modern history, and most prime ministers, including Khan, have depended on the institution’s support to remain in power.
Prime Minister shehbaz sharif Late night Twitter posts also weighed in against Khan. “The horrific events of May 9 alone have caused billions of rupees loss to the economy and this is an irrefutable endorsement of their nefarious designs,” he said. “He also conveniently forgets his own role in deepening economic challenges.”
Pakistan’s economy remains in deep trouble, with the latest data showing rapid growth slowing to one of the lowest levels in its history, amid record inflation and interest rates, as the country enters a stagnant international currency. The Fund is struggling to revive the bailout.
focuses on an attack on the investigation Lahore Corps Commanderhouse in central Punjab province, known as Jinnah HouseA historic building and military residence that was set on fire and further damaged in the unrest following Khan’s arrest on corruption charges.
The 70-year-old politician was issued a notice by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lahore, asking him to attend questioning at 4 pm local time on Tuesday, Dawn news reported. There was no immediate comment from the 70-year-old politician and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party,
Khan is under attack from all quarters over claims that his supporters were responsible for the damage to army and state property. The military has said those responsible will be prosecuted under military law, as the political crisis deepens over Khan, the government and the powerful military, despite the country’s deteriorating economic situation.
Khan condemned the Jinnah House attack, saying it had brought “disgrace” to the country, and held his party workers responsible for the May 9 violence. The former cricket star has also demanded immediate talks with the government, on which the ruling coalition is yet to agree.
He faces mounting challenges as his party’s senior leaders resign in large numbers, thousands of his supporters are detained across the country, and he continues to fight dozens of legal cases – including He denies everything.
Pakistan’s powerful military in a statement indirectly accused Khan of trying to drive a wedge between Pakistan’s citizens and the armed forces with his rallies and comments.
According to army media, during a visit to the Quetta garrison, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir said, “The nexus between internally complicit elements and external forces to create instability has come to the fore of the people of Pakistan.” Wing.
In the past, Khan has accused some senior army officers of being behind his ouster from power more than a year ago and an alleged assassination attempt, which he has denied. Pakistan has been directly ruled by the military for almost half of its modern history, and most prime ministers, including Khan, have depended on the institution’s support to remain in power.
Prime Minister shehbaz sharif Late night Twitter posts also weighed in against Khan. “The horrific events of May 9 alone have caused billions of rupees loss to the economy and this is an irrefutable endorsement of their nefarious designs,” he said. “He also conveniently forgets his own role in deepening economic challenges.”
Pakistan’s economy remains in deep trouble, with the latest data showing rapid growth slowing to one of the lowest levels in its history, amid record inflation and interest rates, as the country enters a stagnant international currency. The Fund is struggling to revive the bailout.