Pakistan Rangers retreat from Imran Khan’s residence; celebration among his supporters

Lahore: Pakistan Rangers and police personnel who were closing in on ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s residence here to arrest him in a corruption case on Wednesday started retreating, prompting cheers and celebrations among his supporters.

Citing sources, Geo News reported that police will not advance on Khan’s Zaman Park residence until the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 cricket match involving foreign players is over.

Police and other security officials were seen leaving Zaman Park, prompting celebrations among Khan’s supporters who cheered “chasing the Rangers away”. Soon after, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Khan came out of his residence, donning a gas mask, and met the party workers.