Imran Khan's Arrest Declared Illegal
Supreme Court Orders Immediate Release
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been released from custody on the orders of the Supreme Court.
The court ruled on Thursday that Khan's arrest earlier this week was illegal and ordered his immediate release. The decision is a major victory for Khan and his supporters, who have been protesting his arrest since it occurred.
Khan was arrested on Monday over charges of revealing state secrets. He was accused of sharing classified information with a foreign diplomat in 2021. However, the Supreme Court ruled that the charges against Khan were not valid and that his arrest was therefore unlawful.
The court's decision is a blow to the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The government had been under pressure to release Khan, and the court's ruling will likely increase pressure on Sharif to do so.
It is unclear what the future holds for Khan. He has vowed to continue to fight the charges against him, and it is possible that he could be re-arrested. However, the Supreme Court's ruling is a significant development, and it could pave the way for Khan's eventual release.
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