Police halt arrest of former PM Khan amid clashes with ers

Islamabad, Mar 15 (EFE).- Pakistani police said Wednesday that they have suspended an operation to arrest former prime minister Imran Khan after two days of clashes with his ers at his home in the eastern city of Lahore. Khan is wanted by police on charges relating to undeclared state gifts he received during his term … Read more

Malaysian ex-PM Yassin arrested for alleged corruption

Former Malaysia Prime Minister and Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (R) arrives at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, 09 March 2023. EFE/EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

Bangkok Desk, Mar 9 (EFE).- Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested Thursday for alleged corruption related to a pandemic relief fund, officials said. He is due to appear in court on Friday. Muhyiddin is the second former Malaysian prime minister to be arrested for corruption. Najib Razak was sentenced in August to 12 … Read more