Pakistani court issued 8-day arrest warrant against Imran Khan

Pakistani court issued an 8-day arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan, Report informs, referring to the Russian press.

The charge relates to the sale of gifts sent to him by foreign leaders while in office. His lawyer told CNN Khan rejects the indictment.

At least two people died in violent protests that broke out in several cities across Pakistan following his arrest on Tuesday.

Unknown persons protesting the arrest of the former head of government stormed into the building of Pakistan Radio in Peshawar and set fire to its office.

Almost 1,000 people were also arrested in Punjab province after protests there on Tuesday night, police said.