The Pakistani Supreme Court has ruled that the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan was illegal and ordered his immediate release.
The court’s decision came after Khan’s lawyers argued that his arrest on April 10 was politically motivated and that he had not been given a chance to defend himself. The court agreed, saying that Khan’s arrest was “illegal and without any lawful justification.”
Khan’s arrest had sparked widespread protests in Pakistan, with his supporters accusing the government of trying to silence him. The court’s decision is likely to further fuel those protests.
Khan was ousted from power in April after the National Assembly voted to remove him from office through a no-confidence motion. He has accused the United States of conspiring to remove him from power, a claim that the U.S. has denied.
The Supreme Court’s decision is a major setback for the current government, which is led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to the court’s ruling.
In a statement, Khan said that the court’s decision was a “victory for justice and democracy.” He also called on his supporters to continue protesting against the government.
The government has not yet commented on the court’s decision.
The Supreme Court’s decision is a significant development in Pakistan’s political landscape. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to the ruling and what impact it will have on the country’s political stability.