Live Updates | Imran Khan Arrest: Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Immediate Release Of PTI Chief

Pakistan Political Crisis Live: In a major turn of events, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders. Hours ago, Imran Khan was abruptly arrested by county's NCB in a corruption case of court's registrar office. Imran Khan was arrested in another corruption case a day ago. The members of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaaf party have clashed with security forces over the arrest of their leader. As per top political observers, the arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is a pivotal moment in the power struggle between the military and the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

Here Are All The Live Updates On Imran Khan's Arrest and Pakistan Political Crisis: 

11 May 2023

19:50 IST

PTI workers distribute sweets at Zaman Park

The workers of Imran Khan's party, PTI, have been distributing sweets at the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan in Zaman Park shortly after the Supreme Court termed his arrest “illegal”.

19:04 IST

Pakistan Political Crisis: Emergency Soon? 

Proclamation of emergency in Pakistan`s violence-hit Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces remains an option if the ongoing unrest further escalates, the media reported. The Constitution of Pakistan provides for such a situation if internal disturbance goes beyond the power of a provincial government, according to The News report. The Article 232 of the Constitution provides for the proclamation of emergency. It envisages if the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists in which the security of Pakistan, or any part thereof, is threatened by war or external aggression, or by internal disturbance beyond the power of a provincial government to control, he may issue a proclamation of emergency. In such a situation, the President is bound to act on the advice of the Prime Minister. However, for the imposition of an emergency due to internal disturbances beyond the powers of a provincial government to control, a resolution from the provincial assembly shall be required.