Imran Khan court hearing cancelled after clashes in Pakistan capital

 

A court in Pakistan has decided that a hearing into charges former Prime Minister Imran Khan sold state gifts could no take place due to clashes between his supporters and police.

Earlier in the week Lahore police tried to arrest Khan after he missed a hearing, and officers clashed with supporters outside his home.

Police later said they had arrested Khan supporters who had been involved in violence against police earlier in the week, including for throwing petrol bombs.

The Punjab police chief said some officers would remain outside Khan’s residence. Khan was ousted as prime minister last April in a no-confidence vote but has kept up pressure on his successor Sharif with demonstrations and speeches calling for elections due later this year to be held early.