Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was brought to the courthouse under heavy security yesterday after his arrest was described as “illegal” by the Islamabad High Court and his immediate release was ordered. The Islamabad High Court ordered Khan to be released on 2-week bail.
After Khan’s arrest, supporters took to the streets across the country. At least 11 people were killed, at least 290 people were injured and at least 2,500 people were detained.