Former Pakistan Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Arrested Over May 9 Protests, Urges Supporters to Continue Lawful Struggle
- Former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser arrested and sent to 4-day judicial remand for role in violent protests on May 9
- Previously granted bail in corruption case related to medical college irregularities, but re-arrested for May 9 case
- Police sought 5-day physical remand, but court rejected and ordered judicial remand
- Qaiser released video urging PTI supporters to continue lawful struggle and aim for 2/3 majority in election
- Implied Nawaz Sharif's appointment as PM already decided, but hoped public will vote PTI to defeat that