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Imran Khan's Nephew Arrested Amid Controversial Riots

8/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

Lahore police arrested Shahrez Khan, nephew of former PM Imran Khan, on August 22, 2025, for involvement in the May 9 riots. His brother, Shershah Khan, was also arrested.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party labeled the arrests as "abductions," alleging armed men attacked family members.
Aleema Khan, their mother, accused police of brutality, claiming her son was taken in front of his children.
These arrests stem from violent protests in 2023 following Imran Khan's detention, resulting in widespread unrest and numerous PTI supporter detentions.

History

Historical Context

The May 9, 2023 riots in Pakistan erupted after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, marking a significant escalation in political unrest that began with his ousting in April 2022. Following Khan's arrest, over 2,000 supporters were detained, and military installations were attacked, reflecting deepening tensions between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and the military establishment.

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Story summary

Lahore police arrested Shahrez Khan, nephew of former PM Imran Khan, on August 22, 2025, for involvement in the May 9 riots. His brother, Shershah Khan, was also arrested.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party labeled the arrests as "abductions," alleging armed men attacked family members.
Aleema Khan, their mother, accused police of brutality, claiming her son was taken in front of his children.
These arrests stem from violent protests in 2023 following Imran Khan's detention, resulting in widespread unrest and numerous PTI supporter detentions.

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