Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has accused the government of trying to deter him from running in the upcoming general elections, after police surrounded his house in Lahore.
Khan, who was ousted from power in April, addressed the nation on Friday, saying that police were preparing to detain him again. He was arrested last week in connection with a corruption case, but the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that his arrest was illegal.
Khan's arrest had sparked violent protests across the country, and he has accused the government of using heavy-handed tactics to suppress his supporters.
"The government is trying to intimidate me and my supporters," Khan said in his address on Friday. "But I will not be deterred. I will continue to fight for the rights of the people of Pakistan."
The government has denied Khan's accusations, saying that the police action is necessary to maintain law and order.
The political turmoil in Pakistan has raised concerns about the country's stability ahead of the general elections, which are expected to be held later this year.
Here are some additional details about the situation:
- Khan was arrested on April 10 on charges of money laundering. He was released on bail on April 11.
- The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Khan's arrest was illegal because it was not authorized by a court.
- Khan's arrest sparked violent protests across Pakistan. The protests continued for several days and resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people.
- The government has denied Khan's accusations that it is trying to intimidate him and his supporters. The government has said that the police action is necessary to maintain law and order.
- The political turmoil in Pakistan has raised concerns about the country's stability ahead of the general elections, which are expected to be held later this year.
Video Credit: Al Jazeera
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