Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, accused of violating the Anti-Terrorism Act, was released on bail yesterday, a spokesman for his party said, and the Anti-Terrorism Court’s decision will allow Khan to continue a series of rallies across the country demanding early elections.
The appearance of the former prime minister in court represents the latest chapter in a political wrangling that has been going on for months, when the former cricket star was ousted in a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly that was forced on Pakistan through a “conspiracy” orchestrated by the United States.
Fouad Chaudhry, former Information Minister and spokesman for the Insaf party, said:
The court’s decision was not released immediately, but Khan was granted a “temporary release” until September 1, adding: “We are not satisfied with this decision, the court should have dismissed the case instead.” removal from power.
The latest accusations against Khan follow comments he made at a rally last weekend in which he criticized an investigating judge for signing an arrest warrant for a PTI official who was detained for a week, and party leaders said he was tortured.
