Imran Riaz Khan, a prominent Pakistani television show host and YouTuber, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab, as confirmed by his lawyer, Mian Ali Ashfaq. Ashfaq made the announcement via Twitter, revealing that Imran Riaz Khan was already aware of the ACE’s actions.
In his tweet, Mian Ali Ashfaq stated, “I know the location where Imran Riaz has been kept. It is the seventh round in two years. May Allah protect the secrets of all.” This suggests that Imran Riaz Khan has faced multiple arrests by the ACE over the past two years.
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Imran Riaz Khan, known for his role as a political commentator and his confrontations with influential figures in the country, was reportedly apprehended from his residence in Lahore during the early hours of Friday. Video footage capturing Khan’s arrest has circulated on various social media platforms, including Twitter.
It is pertinent to mention that in September of the previous year, the journalist, who had garnered attention as a controversial political commentator, returned home unharmed after being held in detention for over four months. However, the circumstances surrounding his current arrest and the specific charges against him remain undisclosed in the available information.