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Imran Khan: Pakistan police charge ex-PM under terrorism act
Source: BBC
Imran Khan: Pakistan police charge ex-PM under terrorism act
By Leo Sands & Merlyn Thomas
BBC News
22 August 2022
Pakistan's police have charged the country's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, under anti-terror laws.
Their investigation comes after he accused the police and judiciary of detaining and torturing a close aide.
Mr Khan's supporters gathered outside his house vowing to "take over" if he was arrested. However, he has now been granted pre-arrest bail until Thursday.
Since being ousted from power in April, Mr Khan has been a vocal critic of the government and the country's army.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62628124