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The government has made the decision to broaden the investigation into the events of May 9, the day when violent protests erupted following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, and incorporate overseas Pakistanis into the probe.
Authorities have collected and analyzed data concerning hundreds of expatriates, primarily from the UK, Europe, and the US. The sources revealed that any expats found to be involved in incitement, glorification, and support, both physical and financial, of the heinous incidents on May 9 will face legal action.
To this end, the relevant information of over 500 Pakistanis has been gathered. Their call records, social media activity, travel history, financial transactions, immigration status, and other pertinent data have been scrutinized.
Additionally, the government plans to initiate criminal proceedings against all those implicated, and the respective foreign governments will be contacted to facilitate the extradition of the culprits. Their legal status in the host countries, mode of entry, and any pending dual nationality applications will also be taken into account during the proceedings.
The host countries will be duly informed regarding these developments.
On May 9, protests erupted nationwide following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in the £190 million settlement case. The demonstrations resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and numerous injuries, prompting the authorities to detain thousands of PTI workers.
In the aftermath of the attacks, more than 100 PTI workers and leaders, including Fawad Chaudhry, Shireen Mazari, Imran Ismail, and Ali Zaidi, left the former ruling party, condemning the May 9 violence amid a countrywide crackdown on them.
