PTI Chairman Imran Khan arrest, and celebrities support to Imran Khan
Black Day of Pakistan History
May 9, 2023, was considered the worst day in Pakistan’s history when lawmakers broke the law. Former Pakistani Prime Minister and politician Imran Khan was arrested at the Islamabad Supreme Court. He is accused of corruption related to Al-Qadir Trust, which he co-owns with his wife Bushra Bibi.
It was considered illegal around the world when Imran Khan was arrested. Many newspapers and social media called the day 9 May “Black Day”.
Here is a link below.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/09/pakistan-former-pm-imran-khan-arrested-in-islamabad
https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/pakistan-imran-khan-arrest-dark-day-democracy
PTI Chairman Imran Khan Illegal Arrest
A day after the arrest the Military responded and declared Mr Khan’s arrest lawful.
Imran Khan Released
But the next day, Pakistan’s Supreme Court found the arrest unlawful and ordered Khan’s immediate release.
Celebrities support to Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan
After Imran Khan’s arrest, with the internet down and other services out of action, social media was flooded with support for Imran Khan. Still, footage, news, and domestic situations were everywhere. Everyone was talking about what was going on. How Imran Khan was arrested. Political commentators, lawyers and journalists weren’t the only ones who criticised the arrest.
However, Pakistani showbiz actor and actress Imran Khan expressed her love and support and criticised the government’s actions.
After the arrested Khan, many of his celebrity supporters showed support towards him. While some took to social media to share their views, others showed their support on-ground as the party gave a call for countrywide protests. Singer Annie Khalid and Mishi Khan urged people to leave their homes to lend support to the former premier of Pakistan.
Actress Maryam Nafees took to her Instagram Story, saying that this is now time to test the people of Pakistan. “Leader ka imtehan khatum, qaum ka imtehan shuru!
Television and film actress Maya Ali took to her Instagram Story and said this was “ridiculous to see our kaptaan in their hands.”
“Black Day for the nation,”
Actor Adnan Siddiqui took to Twitter to call the incident “shameful”, saying that it was “shocking” to see a former PM being dragged like a “petty criminal”.
“Never in the history of our country were such scenes witnessed. Power has surely gone to the ruling dispensation’s head,” he wrote.
Shameful and shocking to see a former PM being dragged like a petty criminal. Never in the history of our country were such scenes witnessed. Power has surely gone to the ruling dispensation’s head. #ImranKhan
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) May 9, 2023
Actress Naimal Khawar showed her support through her Instagram story.
and sent pray.“May Allah protect Imran Khan”
Kinza Hashmi also showed love and support after releasing the PTI chairman Imran Khan.
Pakistani actress Kubra Khan showed support through her instagram story.
After Imran Khan’s arrest, renowned actor Saba Qamar Zaman said this place is “no longer habitable”.
