Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted protective bail by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) until May 17 in all cases filed against him after May 9. This decision came after the Supreme Court deemed his arrest on Tuesday from the IHC premises as “invalid and unlawful.”
The IHC division bench, consisting of Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz, heard the Al-Qadir trust corruption case against Khan and ruled that authorities cannot arrest him until Wednesday in any new case filed after May 9.
Khan had filed a petition requesting details of all cases filed against him and bail in those cases. The court granted him bail in all cases filed after May 9 and his protective bail will be valid until May 17.
This development comes amid political turmoil in Pakistan, with opposition parties accusing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government of corruption and mismanagement. The government has been accused of suppressing opposition voices and using state institutions to target its opponents.
Imran Khan, who was elected as prime minister in 2018, has been criticized for his handling of the economy, foreign policy, and governance. His opponents have accused him of being an authoritarian leader and trampling on democratic norms.
The Al-Qadir trust corruption case is one of several cases against Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The PTI has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the opposition of trying to undermine the government.
The opposition has been staging protests and rallies against the government, calling for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s resignation. The government has responded with crackdowns on opposition leaders and supporters, leading to accusations of human rights violations.
The situation in Pakistan remains tense, with political uncertainty and economic challenges posing significant challenges for the country. The outcome of the various corruption cases against Imran Khan and his party will have significant implications for the country’s political landscape and its future direction.
