<p>After informing that his aide Shahbaz Gill was arrested, former Pakistan prime minister and PTI chief &nbsp;Imran Khan told a Pakistan media channel that he may also be arrested asserting that “getting arrested is a small thing”.</p>

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<p>Imran claimed he is fighting for “real freedom” and was ready to lay down his life. “I can’t stay&nbsp;as a slave,” the PTI chief told a media channel as&nbsp;reports claimed security has been stepped up around Imran’s residence in Islamabad over fears the PTI chief may be arrested.</p>

<p>However, Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah said the report was unverified as speculation mounted that Punjab police officials were sent to Imran’s house in Islamabad. PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry claimed PTI supporters would “protect” the former prime minister.</p>

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<p>Sanaullah said police cannot be sent without the permission of the government. Islamabad police stated that&nbsp;it hadn’t carried out any operation and urged people not to pay attention to false information.</p>

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<p>Imran’s party was thrown in turmoil after former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a tweet claimed Gill was “abducted” by “people who came in vehicles without number plates”. Imran declared that it was was “shameful act” and alleged that it was an “abduction” and “not an arrest”.</p>

<p>Police in Pakistan, however, said the former minister was arrested for inciting rebellion. Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah said Gill was arrested on charges of sedition.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, reports said an Islamabad court granted police two-day custody of Gill.&nbsp;The police had&nbsp;registered a number of cases against Shahbaz Gill&nbsp;including waging war against the state and abetting mutiny.</p>

<p>Imran was forced to step down as prime minister after he lost the no-confidence vote in Parliament in a dramatic political drama. Shehbaz Sharif&nbsp;became the new prime minister as the country battles a deepening economic crisis amid political tensions with Imran’s party.</p>

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After informing that his aide Shahbaz Gill was arrested, former Pakistan prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan told a Pakistan media channel that he may also be arrested asserting that “getting arrested is a small thing”.

After informing that his aide Shahbaz Gill was arrested, former Pakistan prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan told a Pakistan media channel that he may also be arrested asserting that “getting arrested is a small thing”. “We will never accept the imposed cabal of crooks”-@ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/MNKLLq1MRv — PTI (@PTIofficial) August 9, 2022 × Imran claimed he is fighting for “real freedom” and was ready to lay down his life. “I can’t stay as a slave,” the PTI chief told a media channel as reports claimed security has been stepped up around Imran’s residence in Islamabad over fears the PTI chief may be arrested. However, Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah said the report was unverified as speculation mounted that Punjab police officials were sent to Imran’s house in Islamabad. PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry claimed PTI supporters would “protect” the former prime minister. This is an abduction not an arrest. Can such shameful acts take place in any democracy? Political workers treated as enemies. And all to make us accept a foreign backed government of crooks. pic.twitter.com/3NYS1BCjtf — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 9, 2022 × Also Read: Trouble mounts for Imran Khan Sanaullah said police cannot be sent without the permission of the government. Islamabad police stated that it hadn’t carried out any operation and urged people not to pay attention to false information. Watch: Imran Khan's aide kidnapped in Islamabad? Imran’s party was thrown in turmoil after former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a tweet claimed Gill was “abducted” by “people who came in vehicles without number plates”. Imran declared that it was was “shameful act” and alleged that it was an “abduction” and “not an arrest”. Police in Pakistan, however, said the former minister was arrested for inciting rebellion. Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah said Gill was arrested on charges of sedition. Meanwhile, reports said an Islamabad court granted police two-day custody of Gill. The police had registered a number of cases against Shahbaz Gill including waging war against the state and abetting mutiny. Imran was forced to step down as prime minister after he lost the no-confidence vote in Parliament in a dramatic political drama. Shehbaz Sharif became the new prime minister as the country battles a deepening economic crisis amid political tensions with Imran’s party. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan&nbsp;Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament</p>

<p>Imran Khan addressed the nation&nbsp;from PM's house in Islamabad as the National Assembly was in session. The Pakistan Prime Minister said, "I have sent advice to the President to dissolve the Assembly."</p>

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<p>The Pakistan prime minister said the deputy Speaker had "rejected the attempt of changing the regime and the foreign conspiracy".</p>

<p>In a short address to the nation, Imran said: "I want to say -&nbsp;do not worry,&nbsp;God is watching over Pakistan."</p>

<p>"Prepare for elections. No corrupt forces will decide what the future of the country will be. When the assemblies will be dissolved, the procedure for the next elections and the caretaker government will begin," the Pakistan prime minister told the nation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Opposition destabilising nation, says Pak's foreign minister</strong></p>

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<p>Imran asserted that billions of rupees were being spent to "buy" lawmakers as the opposition parties erupted in Parliament against the Speaker's move.</p>

<p>PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari however said the Speaker's ruling was "unconstitutional".</p>

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In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament Imran Khan addressed the nation from PM's house in Islamabad as the National Assembly was in session.

In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament Imran Khan addressed the nation from PM's house in Islamabad as the National Assembly was in session. The Pakistan Prime Minister said, "I have sent advice to the President to dissolve the Assembly." Also Read | LIVE: Pakistan Parliament no-confidence motion - as it happens The Pakistan prime minister said the deputy Speaker had "rejected the attempt of changing the regime and the foreign conspiracy". In a short address to the nation, Imran said: "I want to say - do not worry, God is watching over Pakistan." "Prepare for elections. No corrupt forces will decide what the future of the country will be. When the assemblies will be dissolved, the procedure for the next elections and the caretaker government will begin," the Pakistan prime minister told the nation. Watch: Opposition destabilising nation, says Pak's foreign minister Imran asserted that billions of rupees were being spent to "buy" lawmakers as the opposition parties erupted in Parliament against the Speaker's move. PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari however said the Speaker's ruling was "unconstitutional". (With inputs from Agencies)

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