Celebrities go to bat for Imran Khan

Many Pakistani celebrities also expressed their outrage at the situation through social media.

LAHORE (Web Desk) - Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing arrest attempts in the Toshakhana case, and Pakistani celebrities have rallied behind him in support.

The police and rangers have been trying to arrest Imran Khan for a second consecutive day, sparking violence and protests across the country. PTI workers and police clashed for nearly 24 hours as Zaman Park virtually became a battleground.

Many Pakistani celebrities also expressed their outrage at the situation through social media.

Pakistani starlet Mahira Khan expressed dissatisfaction over the events that took place at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's residence at Zaman Park in Lahore.

"This is absolutely ridiculous!" the Raees starlet said while quote-tweeting the PTI chief's tweet, in which he slammed authorities.

"Praying for everyone’s safety and for some sanity to prevail!" she added.

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 15, 2023

 Actor Adnan Siddiqui was amazed at the "outpouring of support" for Khan and called it "unprecedented" in Pakistan.

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) March 15, 2023

Actor Atiqa Odho, who is married to a former PTI MPA, prayed for Khan's protection and success in his efforts for Pakistan. She said that no one deserves to be treated the way Khan is being treated for trying to "break [the] shackles of misery for our nation."

 

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Actor Maya Ali and YouTuber Shahveer Jafry also expressed their support for Imran Khan and condemned the situation in the country.

— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) March 14, 2023

 

Actor Mariyam Nafees condemned the police for using baton charges and shelling, writing on Instagram that "these are your people" and "you work for them."

Actor and doctor Fahad Mirza called out police over brutality, while actor and singer Farhan Saeed spoke up against any attempts to separate Khan from the people, warning that it would only unite them further against those trying to do so.

 

 — Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) March 15, 2023