Marred by political instability, economic recession, and inflation, Pakistan is most definitely going through the worst of times. The already worse situation is further aggravated by the police attempts to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore.
While police officials are currently at Khan’s residence in Lahore to arrest him on the charges of two arrest warrants alleging corruption and “terrorism,” his supporters aren’t backing off anyway even after they were fired with teargas and water cannon.
From asserting dominance through force to uproars on social media platforms, millions of Khan’s supporters have gathered to achieve “real freedom.”
From civilians to celebrities, everyone is raising their voices.
Actor Muneeb Butt shared, “Imran khan’s Arrest today! Blatant fascism at it’s peak.”
Imran khan’s Arrest today !
Blatant fascism at it’s peak. 😡😡😡😡— Muneeb Butt (@muneeb_butt9) March 14, 2023
The Mere Humsafar star — Farhan Saeed — tweeted, “Qaum ke sabse pasnadeeda aur maqbool leader ko apni qaum se door rakhne wale sun lein, aisa kurne se app is qaum ko hamesha ke liye ek hajoom bana deinge !
Woh aur baat hai ager app chahte hi ye hein , lekin Allah ne is qaum ka muqadar kuch aur likha hai iA !”
Qaum ke sabse pasnadeeda aur maqbool leader ko apni qaum se door rakhne wale sun lein, aisa kurne se app is qaum ko hamesha ke liye ek hajoom bana deinge !
Woh aur baat hai ager app chahte hi ye hein , lekin Allah ne is qaum ka muqadar kuch aur likha hai iA ! #ImranKhanRally— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) March 14, 2023
Actor Adnan Siddiqui shared his admiration at the “outpouring of support” for Imran, calling it “unprecedented” in Pakistan.
It's incredible to witness people from all walks of life coming together with a shared sense of purpose, fueled by their passion and dedication. Such an outpouring of support for a leader is unprecedented in the history of our country #PeoplePower #PTIfamily
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) March 15, 2023
Atiqa Odho, the wife of a former PTI MPA, takes to Instagram to support Imran Khan amidst criticism. She urges Allah to protect him and hopes for his success in bringing positive change to Pakistan. Odho acknowledges Khan’s imperfections but emphasizes his sincerity towards the betterment of the nation, adding that citizens must stand by him during his difficult times.
Maya Ali and Shahveer Jafry stood in solidarity with Imran Khan and condemn the current state of affairs in the country.
I wish KHAN thought about himself more. He'd be living a lavish retired life now.
Instead, he thought of US and our FUTURE and the system wants him gone. A true fighter. A true leader!! https://t.co/H4Jo9Gubfm
— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) March 14, 2023
Actor Mariyam Nafees denounced the Punjab police’s baton charge and shelling, reminding them of their duty to serve the people who pay their taxes.
Actor and doctor Fahad Mirza also spoke out against the police brutality.
The fiasco began when the former PM — on 10 April 2022 — was ousted through a no-confidence motion vote in parliament. In response to his demands for an early election, Khan claims that the government wants to arrest him in order for him to be disqualified from the upcoming elections.
PTI announces countrywide protests over Imran Khan s possible arrest
