Pakistani court grants former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail, broad protection from arrests

Published May 12, 2023 11:27 AM

By MUNIR AHMED
Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A high court in Islamabad has granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan broad protection from arrest in a host of cases against him and granted him bail. Friday’s ruling is a victory for the former prime minister in his standoff with the government that sparked days of rioting by his followers. The Islamabad High Court gave Khan protection from arrest for two weeks in connection to a graft charge and protection until Monday on other charges against him. The government, which had vowed to bring Khan into custody, said it would respect the ruling. Khan faces around 100 charges including fomenting violence and corruption.

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