Khan has expressed fears that the government is planning to arrest his wife as part of what he says is a campaign against him
Pakistan rupee weakens to record low after Imran Khan arrest
The Pakistani rupee weakened 1.3% to a new record low of 288.5 against the US dollar on Wednesday
Published : 10 May 2023, 08:32 AM
Updated : 10 May 2023, 08:32 AM
The Pakistani rupee weakened 1.3% to a new record low of 288.5 against the US dollar on Wednesday, a day after former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested by the anti-corruption agency in Islamabad.
Following the arrest, clashes erupted between Khan supporters and police, leaving at least one protester dead. The interior ministry has suspended mobile broadband services in the country.
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His May 9 arrest sparked widespread protests by his supporters who ransacked various military facilities, raising new worries about Pakistan's stability
Police registered an "abetment to murder" case against former cricket hero Khan, who faces dozens of charges since his ouster
He has long been the most televised politician in Pakistan, with his speeches and gatherings getting wall-to-wall coverage and widespread viewership
