NEW YORK- The UN Secretary-General has called for an end to the violence that has continued across parts of Pakistan, following the arrest a day earlier of former prime minister, Imran Khan.
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, UN chief António Guterres, took note of the ongoing protests, and called “for all parties to refrain from violence.”
Mr. Guterres “calls for all parties to refrain from violence. He stresses the need to respect the right to peaceful assembly”, the short statement continued.
The UN chief also urged the authorities “to respect due process and the rule of law in proceedings brought against former Prime Minister Khan.”
Mr. Khan, who served as prime minister for four years from 2018, was remanded in custody for eight days, in relation to the charges relating to an alleged illegal transfer of land.
