As political unrest continues in the country following Imran Khan's arrest on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior has authorised the deployment of Army troops in Pakistan's Punjab to maintain the law and order situation in the province.
Geo News cited sources to report that Judge Muhammad Bashir presided over the hearing where the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested the court for a 14-day physical detention of Khan, in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.
Umar was taken into custody while waiting outside the IHC Bar Association's office, where they were drafting a plea to submit to the IHC. He had requested a meeting with the PTI Chairman Imran Khan through a petition, according to Geo News.
Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehrreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for nationwide 'shutdown' today against the arrest of the former prime minister, according to Dawn.
Protests were seen in cities including Washington, New York, and Chicago. On Tuesday evening, supporters of Imran Khan gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in London to protest against his arrest.
The US Embassy has announced a travel alert for its citizens in Pakistan. The US Embassy in Islamabad has also cancelled consular appointments for May 10.
Imran Khan will be presented at New Police Guest House, Police Lines Headquarters in H11/1 instead of the F8 Court Complex, Islamabad and Judicial Complex G 11/4.
The Amnesty International statement comes after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Tuesday suspended mobile broadband services across the nation after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest.
In his tweet, Congressman Sherman emphasized America's dedication to democracy, the rule of law in Pakistan, US support for human rights and free speech worldwide.