Imran Khan, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Released on Bail

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was released on bail for two weeks on Friday after several days of deadly protests and clashes between protesters and the army over his arrest. Following the temporary release order, his supporters gathered in Lahore, with one of them telling Reuters that the court made a wise decision that would bring stability to the country. Khan was arrested on Tuesday by the anti-corruption agency in a fraud case. This ruling was declared 'invalid and illegal' by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday. Khan's arrest sparked a wave of deadly protests in many cities across Pakistan and clashes with the army. His supporters set fire to the state television building and looted the home of a senior military official. The army took to the streets, and about 2,000 protesters were arrested. According to Reuters, the clashes left at least eight dead. The army, which remains the most powerful institution in the country, warned of further attacks on its military properties. The army described the violent protests as 'premeditated.' Khan welcomed the court's order, stating that the judiciary is the only protector of Pakistan against the 'law of the jungle.' He told reporters inside the courthouse, 'I must say that I expected this from the judiciary, as the judiciary is the only hope that remains now.' After Khan's arrest, the internet was cut off by the Ministry of Interior in several areas, including the capital Islamabad, and online social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube were blocked. However, a telecommunications official in Pakistan told Reuters that they are working to restore mobile bandwidth across the country. He also mentioned that the restrictions on social media access, which had been disrupted since Tuesday, would be lifted. Qandeel Abbas: The economic impacts of the unrest in Pakistan have worried the government of that country. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Imran Khan to appear in court. Bloody unrest followed Khan's arrest; the Pakistani government called for military intervention. The Pakistan Oil Sellers Union: More fuel is being smuggled from Iran. The arrest of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan; protests in Lahore and Karachi.