PTI Leaders Arrested Outside Pakistani Parliament

Islamabad police arrested key leaders from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Sher Afzal Khan Marwat, and Advocate Shoaib Shaheen, following a National Assembly session on September 9. The arrests stem from alleged violations of the newly enacted Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, 2024, after clashes occurred during a recent protest demanding Khan's release. PTI condemned the actions as illegal and a direct attack on democracy, accusing the government of fearing Khan and his supporters. The police operation has heightened political tensions, with further arrests anticipated as authorities pursue additional PTI figures. Meanwhile, Khan remains imprisoned on graft charges, which his supporters claim are politically motivated. The situation reflects the ongoing unrest and opposition to the current government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.