While denying involvement in the incidents of violence fueled by the arrest of Imran Khan, PTI said the statement by ISPR lacked the realization of the situation on the ground.
When Khan rose to office in 2018 after winning over an electorate weary of the dynastic politics of Pakistan's two major parties, many political leaders and analysts said it was with the blessing of the military establishment.
IG Punjab said that international visas and jobs are issued on the basis of police character certificates and verification. However, he warned the youth that a record is being made against all the miscreants.
Director General of Radio Pakistan has confirmed that the building of the state media in Peshawar was attacked. Vehicles parked in the building of Radio Pakistan were also set on fire.
Punjab and KP governments have requested the deployment of the army. Reports claim that Army will also be deployed in Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and other districts.
Following Imran Khan’s arrest, chaos erupted in Pakistan as the public heavily protested the arrest, with reports of violence and clashes between police and the protestors.
