Relief to Imran Khan: Court stays arrest warrant

By Assam Rising Last updated Mar 11, 2023

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, center, addresses during an anti-government rally in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. A Pakistani court on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, was expected to initiate contempt proceedings against Khan for threatening a judge in a recent rally speech as pressure on the ousted premier intensified with police raiding the apartment of his close aide in the capital, and taking the associate away for interrogation. (AP/PTI)(AP08_23_2022_000060B)

Islamabad:The court finally granted temporary relief to former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Balochistan High Court has stayed the non-bailable arrest warrant issued against former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief Imran Khan.

He gave temporary relief to the provocative speech made by the former Pakistan Prime Minister. A quetta city judge on Thursday issued a warrant against Imran for allegedly making hate speeches against those holding constitutional posts. He ordered the arrest of Imran. Imran had appealed against the order in the high court. The high court allowed the plea and stayed the arrest warrant.