Imran Khan, Pakistan's former Prime Minister, was granted bail for two weeks on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled his arrest on corruption charges unlawful. This followed two days of deadly protests across the country, and the Islamabad High Court barred his re-arrest until at least May 17. Khan's supporters have been protesting against the government since his arrest, and the ruling marks a victory for him and his supporters. It is unclear what will happen after the two-week period.
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On Tuesday, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was arrested by agents from the country’s anti-corruption body, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Images of Khan being pulled by security forces towards an armored vehicle were broadcast on Pakistan’s independent GEO TV, drawing nationwide condemnation from Khan’s supporters. The NAB has not commented on the arrest, but has said that it is investigating Khan for alleged corruption and misuse of power, marking a dramatic escalation on Pakistan’s political scene.