Imran Khan gets court protection against arrest

Imran Khan, Former Pakistan Prime Minister was granted protective bail by a court in the eastern city of Lahore on Monday.

He got bail from arrest for two weeks in a case that involves charges under the country‍‍`s anti-terrorism laws.

Imran has had a number of cases registered against him since a parliamentary vote ousted him from power last year. The cases range from gathering illegal funds for his political party to inciting violence against state officials, reports Reuters. 

Imran appeared before the Lahore High Court late on Monday along with hundreds of supporters, witnesses said.

The case pertained to alleged violence by his supporters during protests last year, which Imran Khan is charged with inciting.

Imran Khan was injured in a shooting at one of his protest gatherings last year. His supporters have threatened countrywide protests if he is arrested.