Imran Khan released from custody after Pakistan court rules arrest illegal – By Skey News Staff (Sky News) / May 11, 2023
The former cricket star has been faced with multiple corruption charges in Pakistani courts since he was ousted as a prime minster in a no confidence vote last year.
Imran Khan has been released from custody after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled that his arrest was illegal.
The former prime minister will spend the night at a police guest house for his protection but will be allowed to meet with a limited number of friends and family.
His arrest Mr Khan on Tuesday sparked countrywide violence which has left at least eight people dead and dozens injured.
Hundreds of others have been detained as supporters were involved in the disorder.
