LAHORE: A fire broke out in the camp set up outside former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence in the early hours of Monday morning, which spread to nearby power lines.
However, rescue personnel immediately reached the spot and brought the fire under control. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers are camping outside Khan’s residence to provide him “security”.
The PTI chief is facing several cases and arrest warrants have been issued in the Toshakhana case.
Islamabad police on Sunday issued an arrest warrant for the former prime minister to ensure his appearance in court on charges of abusing his office to sell government gifts, officials said, prompting police on behalf of Khan’s supporters. after trying to prevent them from entering their house.
In October, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) found the PTI chief guilty of illegally selling gifts to foreign dignitaries.
The Federal Investigation Agency subsequently filed charges against him in an anti-corruption court, which issued an arrest warrant last week after Khan failed to appear in court despite repeated summonses.
