Pakistan - October 2022

Pakistan's election commission disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan from holding public office on 21 October following accusations that he incorrectly declared his assets and illegally sold state gifts. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party alleges the decision is politically motivated and will challenge it in Islamabad's high court. Mr Khan called on his supporters to protest the decision outside of Islamabad, although these came to a halt when police began firing tear gas to disperse crowds. The decision is expected to escalate political tensions amid Khan's long-promised march to Islamabad, challenging the government of his successor and calling for snap elections. 

Sources: Dawn, Al Jazeera, NPR