An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has denied former Prime Minister Imran Khan's plea for bail, meaning he may face arrest. Khan is alleged to have committed money laundering during his time in office. The court ruled that Khan had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his bail application.
Khan's lawyers had argued that his prosecution was politically motivated and that the charges of corruption were baseless. Khan has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly claimed that his prosecution is part of a witch hunt by his political opponents. His lawyers are now looking at other options to challenge the court's decision.
The court's ruling is a setback for Khan, who has been under increasing pressure since he was forced to step down as Prime Minister in August. He has been embroiled in various corruption cases and is still facing an investigation by the country's anti-corruption body. If he is arrested, it could mark the end of Khan's political career. It is yet to be seen whether Khan will be able to successfully challenge the court's decision and avoid arrest.