Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing fresh legal challenges after police in Rawalpindi registered a case against him for allegedly threatening law enforcement officials. The case, filed under anti-terrorism laws, accuses Khan of making threatening remarks during a recent speech.
Details of the Allegations
The complaint alleges that Khan, during a public address, warned police and judicial officials of consequences if they continued to pursue legal actions against him and his party members. The case has been registered under sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act, raising the stakes in Khan's ongoing political and legal battles.
Growing Legal Woes
This latest development adds to a series of legal cases against the former cricket star-turned-politician. Since his ousting from power in April 2022, Khan has faced multiple charges ranging from corruption to violating protest laws. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claims these cases are politically motivated.
Political Tensions Escalate
The case comes amid heightened political tensions in Pakistan, with Khan leading a vocal campaign against the current government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Khan has repeatedly alleged that his removal from office was orchestrated by political opponents with military backing - claims denied by all parties involved.
Security around Khan has been tightened following the registration of the case, with authorities citing potential threats to public order. The former prime minister's supporters have vowed to protest what they describe as continued political victimization.
