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In Pictures: A chronology of events since Imran Khan’s arrest

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Pakistan saw another episode of violent protests and demonstrations across the country following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest, which came as a major development in the country’s restive politics.

Imran Khan was whisked away by Rangers after his arrest in Islamabad High Court’s premises in Al-Qadir Trust corruption case, in a move warranted by National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

The event ensued clashes and incidents of violence countrywide as the supporters took to the streets on PTI leadership’s orders. 

Here are the pictures in chronological orders since the arrest:

Security personnel escort Pakistan´s former Prime Minister Imran Khan (unseen) sitting on a wheelchair at the High Court in Islamabad on May 9, 2023
Security personnel escort Pakistan´s former Prime Minister Imran Khan (unseen) sitting on a wheelchair at the High Court in Islamabad on May 9, 2023
Security personnel escort a car carrying Pakistan´s former Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the high court in Islamabad on May 9, 2023. — AFP
Security personnel escort a car carrying Pakistan´s former Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the high court in Islamabad on May 9, 2023. — AFP
Imran Khan is taken into a vehicle by police as they arrest him, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 9, 2023.PTI/Handout via Reuters.
Imran Khan is taken into a vehicle by police as they arrest him, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 9, 2023.PTI/Handout via Reuters.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran shout slogans next to a fire as they block a road during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran shout slogans next to a fire as they block a road during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023. 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran gather beside burning tyres as they block a road during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Hyderabad on May 9, 2023.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran gather beside burning tyres as they block a road during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Hyderabad on May 9, 2023.
A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activist and supporter of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran holds a burning tyre and and party flag during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Multan on May 9, 2023.
A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activist and supporter of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran holds a burning tyre and and party flag during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Multan on May 9, 2023.
Police fire teargas shell towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran to dispers them during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Peshawar on May 9, 2023
Police fire teargas shell towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran to dispers them during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Peshawar on May 9, 2023
Police fire tear gas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran during a protest against the arrest of their leader, in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
Police fire tear gas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran during a protest against the arrest of their leader, in Karachi on May 9, 2023. 
A car is seen burning along a road as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran block a road during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023. — AFP
A car is seen burning along a road as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran block a road during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023. — AFP
A police vehicle is seen burning along a road during a protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran against the arrest of their leader, in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
A police vehicle is seen burning along a road during a protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran against the arrest of their leader, in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
Police fire teargas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activist and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Lahore on May 9, 2023
Police fire teargas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activist and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Lahore on May 9, 2023
Policemen retreat after firing teargas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran near burning car during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
Policemen retreat after firing teargas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran near burning car during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
A police (L) fires a tear gas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
A police (L) fires a tear gas shells towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Karachi on May 9, 2023.
A view of the main entrance of Police Lines, where Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being kept after his arrest, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 10, 2023. — Reuters
A view of the main entrance of Police Lines, where Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being kept after his arrest, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 10, 2023. — Reuters
A police officer puts barbed wire to block a road leading to the main entrance of Police Lines, where Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being kept after his arrest, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 10, 2023. — AFP
A police officer puts barbed wire to block a road leading to the main entrance of Police Lines, where Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being kept after his arrest, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 10, 2023. — AFP 
Imran Khan seen during the hearing of Al-Qadir trust case, currently underway at Police Lines, which had been declared special location for todays proceedings. — Geo News screengrab
Imran Khan seen during the hearing of Al-Qadir trust case, currently underway at Police Lines, which had been declared special location for today’s proceedings. — Geo News screengrab

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FO admits that a boat capsized in Greece, killing four Pakistanis.

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The deaths of four Pakistanis in a boat capsizing event close to the southern Greek island of Goudos have been verified by the Foreign Office.

The incident happened on Sunday and at least five illegal immigrants drowned as a result. According to Greek Coast Guards, 39 people were rescued after the wooden boat overturned, but 40 more are still unaccounted for.

According to a Foreign Office spokeswoman, the four Pakistani nationals were among those killed in the catastrophe. In order to help the remaining Pakistanis and repatriate the corpses of the deceased, the Pakistani Embassy in Athens has been in close communication with Greek authorities, she said.

Additional information was given by Aamir Aftab Qureshi, Pakistan’s ambassador to Greece, during a press conference. According to him, there were 80 Pakistanis on board the doomed boat, and efforts are still being made to find the people who are still missing.

He added that the overcrowding on the boat was a factor in the capsizing. There are worries over the safety of the missing people because a sizable portion of them are children. He stated that five boats carrying Pakistani nationals were traveling illegally from Libya.

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Around 450 Pakistanis have successfully crossed into Lebanon from Syria, according to a briefing from the Foreign Office.

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