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Ex-Pakistani prime minister granted 2-week reprieve after arrest triggered protests

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia, from the development of May 11, 2023

Newest development May 13, 2023 · 4 reportsPakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest, riots

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted two weeks of bail by Islamabad's high court Friday, one day after the court ruled his arrest was unlawful.

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  1. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested by paramilitary police

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Names this update

    Ex-Pakistani prime minister granted 2-week reprieve after arrest triggered protests

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

  3. Newest

    Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest, riots

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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  1. The World from PRX

    Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister and former cricket star, was arrested on Tuesday in dramatic fashion at a court in the country's capital Islamabad. Footage of the arrest showed dozens of paramilitary troops in riot gear surrounding Khan and leading him into a black van by his arm.

  2. Local News 8

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested by paramilitary police (opens Local News 8)

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    By Sophia Saifi and Jerome Taylor, CNN Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by paramilitary troops who smashed their way into a courthouse in Islamabad to detain him on multiple corruption charges.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Former Pakistani PM Khan detained by security officials – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Imran Khan was arrested in Islamabad during a court appearance over anti-graft charges. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf political party has urged supporters to "shut down Pakistan" in protest.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking violence (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from court Tuesday as he appeared to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his angry supporters across the country.

  5. The Diplomat

    Political Crisis in Pakistan Escalates as Imran Khan is Arrested (opens The Diplomat)

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    The Diplomat's feed description

    The popular former prime minister faces multiple cases relating to corruption and terrorism charges.

  6. Christian Science Monitor

    Escalating crisis: Pakistan's former prime minister Khan arrested (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested and appeared in a court in Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases, said officials from his party. Mr. Khan claims the calls for his arrest are politically motivated by opponents.

  7. NPR

    Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is arrested in Islamabad (opens NPR)

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    Paramilitary forces arrested Khan at a court in Islamabad, where he was facing corruption charges. The arrest has triggered rare pushback against the military, the country's most powerful institution.

  8. Tucson

    Party officials: Imran Khan arrested in court in Islamabad (opens Tucson)

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    Officials from the party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan say he has been arrested as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in

  9. New York Times

    Who Is Imran Khan? (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The former prime minister, who was ousted last year, was arrested on corruptions charges.

  10. The Guardian

    Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan arrested in Islamabad (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Khan taken into custody as he appeared in court to face charges in a corruption case

  11. Al Jazeera

    Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan arrested at Islamabad court (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The former prime minister has been arrested over corruption allegations during a court appearance in the capital.

  12. The Economist

    Imran Khan is arrested in Pakistan (opens The Economist)

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    The Economist's feed description

    The fight intensifies between Pakistan’s former prime minister and the army

  13. NBC News

    Former Pakistan leader Imran Khan arrested (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Khan was arrested on Tuesday as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases, according to officials from his party.

  14. NPR

    Imran Khan, former Pakistan prime minister, arrested in Islamabad (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Khan was arrested by an anti-corruption unit outside a court in the capital Islamabad where he was facing corruption charges

  15. NBC 6 South Florida

    Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested at a court in the capital Islamabad by paramilitary officers Tuesday, his party said. This is a breaking news story, please check back later for more.

  16. The Boston Globe

    Imran Khan, ex-Pakistani PM, is arrested, his party says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday as he appeared in a court in the country’s capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases.

  17. France 24

    Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested during court appearance (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Officials from the party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan say he was arrested as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases.

  18. Fox News

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested on corruption charges by police (opens Fox News)

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    Former Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau over corruption charges and carried off in a black armored vehicle.

  19. Forbes

    Imran Khan: Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Arrested By Military Forces (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Khan was arrested by paramilitary forces as he appeared in court in Islamabad to face charges in a corruption case.

  20. Delaware Public Media

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is arrested in Islamabad (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Paramilitary forces smashed into a courthouse in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to detain former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating a political crisis that has paralyzed the country for over a year.

  21. Los Angeles Times

    Former Pakistani leader Imran Khan arrested during court appearance (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Officials from the party of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say he was arrested while appearing in court to face corruption charges.

  22. New York Post

    Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking protests (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country as…

  23. Digital Journal

    Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested during court appearance (opens Digital Journal)

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    Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday during a court appearance in the capital for one of dozens of cases pending since he was

  24. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Imran Khan, Pakistani opposition leader, is arrested (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's main opposition leader and former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday, authorities said, raising the stakes of the country's political crisis and the possibility of more

  25. Deutsche Welle

    Security officials detain former Pakistani PM Imran Khan – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Imran Khan was arrested in the capital, Islamabad, according to officials from his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf political party as well as local media reports.

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