Following the recent arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Shireen Mazari, in the capital city of Islamabad, the political unrest in the country continues to escalate. Another PTI woman leader, Yasmin Rashid, has now been arrested, marking a further intensification of the situation.
The police have not yet disclosed the reasons for Rashid’s arrest, but her party colleagues and supporters have claimed that she was detained in relation to her involvement in peaceful protests against the government. The PTI leader had been vocal in her criticism of the government’s handling of the country’s economic crisis and had been calling for urgent reforms to address the situation.
The arrest of Mazari and Rashid has sparked outrage among PTI supporters, who are accusing the government of using strong-arm tactics to suppress dissent. PTI Chairman Imran Khan has also condemned the arrests and has accused the government of violating the democratic rights of its citizens.
The political turmoil in Pakistan has been fueled by a number of factors, including the country’s economic crisis, which has led to widespread unemployment and inflation. The government’s handling of the crisis has been criticized by opposition parties and civil society groups, who have been calling for urgent reforms.
In recent weeks, the situation has worsened with the arrest of opposition leaders, journalists, and activists. The government has been accused of using repressive measures to silence dissent and maintain its grip on power.