The arrest of Mohammad Safdar comes as Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League party has joined a series of nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The arrest of Mohammad Safdar comes as Mr. Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League party has joined a series of nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Police detained Mr. Safdar at a Karachi hotel room where he was staying with his wife Maryam Nawaz, who addressed a large anti-government rally Sunday. Police say they arrested Mr. Safdar, himself a member of the Pakistan Muslim League party, after receiving a complaint from a citizen alleging he was harassed. Mr. Sharif has been staying in London since November after being allowed to receive medical treatment abroad.

Source: The Hindu October 19, 2020 11:26 UTC