Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has called for nationwide “freedom” protests today after last week’s unrest following his brief arrest and detention. The former cricket star, who has faced numerous legal cases since his removal from office in April last year, was released on bail on Friday when the Supreme Court declared his detention unlawful, AFP reported.
Khan’s arrest sparked outrage among his supporters, who set fire to government buildings, blocked roads, and damaged military property, blaming the military for his downfall. In a YouTube broadcast address on Saturday night, Khan encouraged his supporters to hold demonstrations throughout the country today and announced his return to campaigning on Wednesday for immediate elections.
In recent months, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader has…
