AFP/FileThe recent arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has sparked nationwide protests across the country, leading to violent clashes between party supporters and security forces. Reacting to the volatile situation, the United Nations has taken notice of protests and called for all parties to refrain from violence. The UN chief also urged law-enforcers to follow the law while enforcing it against Imran Khan. The party supporters in several cities took to the streets and clashed with security forces, who fired tear gas and tried to beat them back. The situation remains currently tense as the government has deployed additional security forces to maintain law and order.

Source: The Nation May 11, 2023 17:40 UTC