Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Khan's party in northern province: police
Summary
Pakistani authorities have detained hundreds of members of Imran Khan’s PTI party after emergency rule was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The province remains tense amid anti-government protests, militant violence, and accusations of political repression.
Key Points
- Police said 278 members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party have been detained in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since Sunday’s emergency declaration.
- The PTI-ruled province was placed under emergency rule after days of anti-government protests demanding Imran Khan’s release and amid rising militant violence.
- The party said chief minister Sohail Afridi was arrested and later moved to another location, while the government said the PTI administration would be non-functional until security improves.
- Imran Khan has been jailed since August 2023 and rejects the charges against him as politically motivated.
