ISLAMABAD, MAY 11: Elated supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) poured into the streets soon after the Supreme Court’s verdict to release party chairman Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The apex court on Tuesday announced that the former prime minister’s arrest was “illegal” and directed authorities to release him “immediately”. Soon after that, the supporters and party workers championed the court’s decision. Ecstatic PTI supporters celebrate top courts decision to release Imran Khan Ex-special assistant to the prime minister on youth affairs Usman Dar called on the partyRead More

LAHORE: Several renowned cricketers have expressed their anger over arrest of former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan, saying they fully backed the cricketer-turned-politician. Cricketers Mohammad Hafeez, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar were the few ones who were annoyed by the way things had happened. Backing the deposed prime minister — who was voted out from power in April last year — former captain Waqar Younis assured Khan that they were right behind him. “More power to you Imran Khan, let’s protect our leader [and] freedom,” saidRead More

PTI jubilation after SC orders Imran Khan’s release

ISLAMABAD, MAY 11: In a major relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case has been declared “illegal” by the Supreme Court and authorities have been ordered to release him “immediately”. The court also directed Khan to approach the Islamabad High Court (IHC) once again. The order came shortly after the PTI chief was presented in the apex court. He was brought in a convoy of 15 vehicles amid strict security. The SC had directed the authorities to present Khan — who was oustedRead More

THE SUPREME COURT HAS DECLARED IMRAN KHAN ARREST AS ILLEGAL. THE COURT ASKED THE PTI CHAIRMAN TO RESORT TO HIGH COURT FOR FURHTER PROCEEDINGS.