Khan's address highlighted the fragility of democracy in Pakistan and the need for greater transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Chaos erupted in Pakistan as the public heavily protested the arrest, with reports of violence and clashes between police and the protestors. In a bid to quell the protests, police authorities came down hard on PTI workers, including women.
Addressing a press conference after chairing a PDM meeting, he said the Movement was a political force, and as its head, he was conveying the decisions made in the meeting attended by the representatives of all coalition parties, to all those concerned.
Talking to a private news channel, the DG ISPR said the army was united under the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff and would remain united despite internal and external propaganda.
In the past two years, Iran has “harassed, attacked or interfered with the navigational rights” of 15 internationally flagged commercial vessels, Kirby said.
Erdogan has been trying to rally his base ahead of elections Sunday that put his Islamic style of rule in the largest Muslim-majority member of NATO on the line.
Khan was swooped on by dozens of paramilitary troops and arrested during a routine court appearance on Tuesday, triggering violent clashes in several cities between his supporters and security forces.
The Prime Minister condemned the protests by PTI which resulted in clashes with police authorities and attacks on military and state property, calling them "disgraceful incidents of terrorism".
Even at 3 am, thousands were on the streets waiting for Imran Khan. As soon as his convoy arrived in Lahore, the crowd gathered around it and showered rose petals, and chanted slogans in favor of Imran Khan.
