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Imran Khan aide named in corruption case says he was pressured to testify against former PM


Published on 2025-01-22 08:20:47 - AOL
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The article from AOL discusses the arrest of Shahzad Akbar, a former close aide to Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, on charges of corruption. Akbar, who previously served as the head of the Assets Recovery Unit under Khan's administration, was detained by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on corruption linked to Khan's tenure, with Akbar accused of misusing his authority and engaging in corrupt practices. This development comes amidst ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan, where Khan has been facing numerous legal challenges since his ouster in April 2022. The FIA's actions are seen as an attempt to dismantle what is perceived as a network of corruption within Khan's former government.

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