BBC: Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges a day after his arrest sparked nationwide protests.
Eight people have died nationwide in the protests and about 1,000 have been arrested, police say.
The army is being deployed in some areas, and has issued a stern warning after crowds attacked its properties.
Mr Khan’s arrest dramatically escalated tensions between Mr Khan and the military at a time of economic crisis.
Conviction would disqualify the former cricket star – prime minister from 2018 to 2022 – from standing for office, possibly for life. Elections are due later this year.
Dramatic footage showed dozens of security officers forcibly removing the 70-year-old from court on Tuesday, then bundling him into a police vehicle.
There is tight security at the police guesthouse where he is being detained, which is also serving as a courtroom.
On Wednesday Mr Khan was indicted on charges that he unlawfully sold state gifts during his premiership, in a case brought by the Election Commission.
He denies the allegations and says he fulfilled all legal requirements. more here
I’m sure the Democrats are paying close attention to this to see if they can get any ideas to prevent Trump (as well as DeSantis) from winning in 2024.
Remember – they have nukes.
I wonder if Islamic Rage Boy is involved in the protests.
This arrest is to cover-up the fact that Pakistan is close to bankruptcy and to defaulting on its IMF loan. The country is going downhill fast.
Off topic…
India’s flag, although not very attractive, could serve as a united Ireland flag. Orange in the north, green in the south.