In a shocking turn of events, Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested. A prominent member of the opposition party PTI, Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested earlier today. The arrest came as a surprise to many, as Qureshi had not been previously implicated in any wrongdoing.
According to sources, Qureshi was taken into custody by law enforcement officials on charges of corruption. It is alleged that he had accepted bribes from individuals and organizations in exchange for political favors.
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The news of Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the country. Many are questioning the motives behind the arrest, and some are speculating that it may be politically motivated.
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The PTI has condemned the arrest, calling it an attack on democracy and a violation of Qureshi’s human rights. They have also vowed to launch a campaign for his release.
On the other hand, supporters of the ruling party have hailed the arrest as a victory for justice and the rule of law. They have called on the government to take strong action against corrupt politicians, regardless of their party affiliation.
As of now, Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested, and it is unclear what the next steps will be in this high-profile case. It is expected that there will be further developments in the coming days, and we will keep you updated on the latest news.
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“If I am also arrested, someone else will take over the leadership of the party,” the former foreign minister told the media in Karachi.
Earlier in the day, Imran, who was ousted from the post of the prime minister in April last year, was arrested by Rangers personnel from the Islamabad High Court’s premises – a move that was later in the day declared legal by the court.
He was rounded up in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, wherein the PTI chief and his wife, Bushra Bibi, faced charges of acquiring billions of rupees from a real estate company for legalising a laundered sum of Rs50 billion that was identified and returned to Pakistan by the UK during the former premier’s tenure.
Qureshi, in his media talk, continued that he condemned the party chief’s arrest.
“This move is unethical, illegal and unconstitutional. Imran Khan’s arrest is linked to London,” he maintained.
The PTI vice chairman said Imran had already recorded a video in his vehicle while travelling for biometrics and expressed his concerns that he might be arrested.
“In fact, he had asked [the authorities] himself to arrest him,” he added.
Qureshi maintained that Imran was the former prime minister and the head of the largest party in the country.
“After his arrest, people started protesting in different parts [of the country],” he continued.
The PTI leader maintained that it was up to the people to bring an end to the ongoing lawlessness in the country and they should stand up against it.
“Only then will the country be able to become stable and prosperous,” he added.
Qureshi explained that he had arrived in Karachi to inquire after the health of his wife, who was admitted to a hospital in the city.
He added that he would now return to Islamabad.
“If it’s my turn to get arrested, the flag of leadership will go to someone else,” he said.
“Like in the morning, it was with Imran Khan and now it is with me. Perhaps by night, it might be with somebody else,” he concluded.