Islamabad, Pakistan – In a significant development on Saturday, a Pakistan anti-terrorism court ordered the release of 38 individuals who had been arrested during protests organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party in support of their imprisoned leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The arrests occurred following demonstrations on November 26, when thousands of PTI supporters took to the streets, marching towards the capital, Islamabad, and staging a sit-in to express their dissent.
The protests were part of a larger movement called by Khan on November 13, who urged his supporters to engage in nationwide demonstrations. The former Prime Minister demanded the restoration of PTI’s electoral mandate, the release of party members detained during previous protests, and the reversal of the 26th Amendment. Khan argued that the amendment had granted excessive powers to the ruling government, which he claimed had led to the strengthening of a “dictatorial regime.”
Following the protests, hundreds of PTI supporters were arrested by the police, leading to widespread public attention and debate over the government’s handling of the situation. The 38 individuals released by the court had been detained under charges related to terrorism, though their release on Saturday marks a temporary win for PTI supporters, who view the arrests as politically motivated.
While the court’s decision has offered some relief to those detained, tensions between the government and PTI remain high. As political unrest continues, the future of the nation’s leadership remains uncertain, with ongoing protests expected in the coming weeks.
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