Imran Khan Supporters Repel “Extreme Attack” As Police Try To Arrest Ex PM

Pakistan police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan continued to clash as he remained holed up in his Lahore residence ahead of his possible arrest.

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In October last year,  Imran Khan, 70, was found guilty by Pakistan's election commission of unlawfully selling gifts to foreign dignitaries. Charges were filed against the cricketer-turned-politician in an anti-corruption court last week. An arrest warrant was issued after Mr Khan skipped summons.

Under Pakistani law governing Islamabad's "Toshakhana" - meaning "treasure house" in Persian - politicians can retain official state gifts by paying a certain percentage of their value to the government.

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party claimed that his residence is under "extreme attack" and has called for support. "Open firing by Rangers and Police. Zaman Park is under extreme attack!! Everyone must reach asap!!" PTI tweeted.

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