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 IIE DIGITAL DESK: In a dramatic turn of events, the headquarters of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was stormed by authorities late last night. The raid resulted in the arrest of several top leaders and numerous female party workers, creating a political tremor across the nation.

Eyewitnesses reported a heavy contingent of law enforcement vehicles surrounding the PTI headquarters in Islamabad just before midnight. As officers moved in, tensions escalated, with party members attempting to resist the sudden invasion. The operation, described by some as a heavy-handed tactic, saw senior PTI leaders being taken into custody along with a significant number of female workers.

The government has yet to issue an official statement on the reasons behind the raid, but sources suggest it may be linked to recent allegations of financial irregularities and misconduct within the party. The arrests have sparked outrage among PTI supporters, who accuse the authorities of political persecution.

Imran Khan, currently facing legal challenges on multiple fronts, condemned the raid as a blatant attempt to undermine his party. In a video message, he urged his followers to remain peaceful but vigilant, vowing to continue his fight for justice and democracy in Pakistan.

This incident marks a critical juncture in Pakistan’s turbulent political landscape, raising questions about the future of PTI and the broader implications for the nation’s democracy.

Police also sealed off the headquarters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as party workers were led to waiting vans. Pakistan police raided the headquarters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party on Monday, a week after the military-backed government vowed to ban the political movement.