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Imran Khan, founder of PTI, Completes One Year in Custody
Background:
- Arrest Date: August 5, 2023
- Initial Charge: Three years in prison in the Toshakhana case
- Arrest Location: Lahore, Zaman Park residence
- Subsequent Move: Attock district jail, then Adiala prison in Rawalpindi
Legal Journey:
- Court Summons: Khan summoned to Islamabad court, fails to appear; no plea for exemption filed
- Swift Action: Islamabad police swiftly arrest Khan after court verdict
- Verdict Suspension: Original Toshakhana case verdict suspended; relief in other cases but release not imminent
Ongoing Cases:
- Toshakhana Cases: Two cases; first verdict suspended, second under investigation
- Cypher Case: Acquitted by Islamabad High Court
- Iddat/Nikah Case: Conviction overturned by district court
- Al Qadir University Case: Allegations of financial favors from Malik Riaz
- May 9 Violence Cases: Facing multiple FIRs related to alleged involvement in post-arrest violence
Current Status:
- Detention: Khan remains in Adiala prison, Rawalpindi
- Legal Outlook: Multiple ongoing cases continue to complicate potential release
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
