Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, has secured an extension to his protective bail until May 31, his lawyer said on May 17, as an official announced people involved in violent protests over his arrest would be tried in military courts. Khan had been given bail by the Islamabad High Court on May 12 following his May 9 arrest, which sparked violent protests across the country that killed at least eight people. The court extended the bail, which had been due to expire on May 17, because the prosecutor requested more time to produce details of the case against him, Khan's lawyer Faisal Chaudhry told Reuters. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Pakistani Ex-PM Khan's Bail Extended; Supporters Face Trial In Military Courts
Pakistan Tehrik-e Insaf party supporters protest in Swat, northwestern Pakistan, after the arrest of Imran Khan on May 9.