Karachi police arrest Ali Zaidi, other PTI leaders

KARACHI: Police has arrested several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including PTI Sindh president Ali Zaidi in Karachi, ARY News reported.

As per details, the police fired tear shells and aerial firing against the protestor on Shahrah-e-Faisal Karachi.

The PTI leaders Ali Zaidi, Sindh Assembly MPA Adeel Ahmed and 23 other workers on Kala Pul.

Earlier in the day, the PTI chairman, who was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, has been referred to a seven-member medical board at the Poly Clinic in Islamabad for a medical examination.

Read more: Imran Khan arrested in Al-Qadir Trust Case

The PTI chief was taken into custody by Rangers personnel, who were acting on the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) warrant, from the premises of Islamabad High Court where the former premier had gone to seek bail in multiple cases registered against him.

In a statement, Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan said that Imran Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, adding that the situation is under control.

Protests erupt in several cities

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced protests across the country following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.

The appeal was made from the official Twitter handle of the PTI.

Hundreds of PTI workers took to the streets in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Multan and other cities to record their protest against the arrest of former premier.

Police have arrested several PTI workers in Islamabad who have blocked the Kashmir highway.