In a recent development, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved an eight-day physical remand of Imran Khan, a prominent political figure in Pakistan. Imran Khan was arrested by NAB on charges of corruption and misuse of power.
NAB Requested a 15-day Physical Remand of Imran Khan
According to sources, NAB requested a 15-day Physical Remand of Imran Khan, but the court granted only eight days. Imran Khan was produced before the Accountability Court, where NAB officials requested his physical remand for further investigation. The Accountability Court judge approved the request and ordered Imran Khan to be in NAB’s custody for eight days.
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Imran Khan is a well-known political figure in Pakistan. He was the former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a member of the National Assembly. He is also the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, which is the ruling party in Pakistan.
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The arrest of Imran Khan has created a political uproar in the country. Supporters of the PTI party have condemned the arrest, calling it a political vendetta. On the other hand, opposition parties have hailed the move, saying that it is a step in the right direction towards eradicating corruption from the country.
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This is not the first time that Imran Khan has faced corruption charges. In 2019, he was accused of misusing his position as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to award contracts to his favorite contractors. However, he denied the allegations, and the case was dismissed due to a lack of evidence.
The approval of an eight-day physical remand of Imran Khan by NAB is a significant development in the ongoing corruption investigations in Pakistan. The case has sparked political controversies, and the nation is keenly watching how it unfolds in the coming days.