The aftermath of Imran Khan's arrest in Pakistan.

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The aftermath of Imran Khan's arrest in Pakistan.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested and remanded in custody for eight days in a corruption case. His arrest has led to protests and rioting across the country, with over 1,000 people arrested. Khan is the seventh former prime minister to be arrested in Pakistan. He has been charged in over 100 cases since his removal from power. The government alleges that Khan and his wife obtained land worth billions of rupees for the Al-Qadir University Trust from a major property tycoon of Pakistan to build an educational institute. Khan's supporters have taken to the streets in major cities across the country.

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