ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities on Wednesday arrested a police officer accused of killing a 27-year-old man in an allegedly “stage-managed” shootout. The killing in the port city of Karachi sparked outrage on the part of Pakistan’s tribal communities, which have long complained of heavy-handed treatment at the hands of security forces. On Wednesday, Anwar voluntarily appeared before the Supreme Court and sought bail, a request which was denied. Thousands of people from the tribal communities took to the streets after Ullah’s killing, demanding the officer’s arrest. Pakistani authorities have vowed to take action.

Source: National Post March 21, 2018 09:03 UTC