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On May 9, 2023, Pakistan experienced unprecedented political turmoil following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges tied to the Al-Qadir Trust. His supporters stormed the streets, targeting military buildings and national symbols in an attack that shook the powerful establishment. In Lahore, the residence of a lieutenant general was set ablaze, and in Islamabad, protesters dismantled signs, started fires, and vandalized military monuments. In response, the government suspended mobile internet coverage and cracked down on PTI supporters and perceived allies. Protesters faced military courts, revealing troubling reports of abuse and despair. Khan's criminal convictions before the February elections barred him from running, while his party was stripped of its electoral symbol. The May 9th violence claimed at least ten lives and resulted in billions in damage. The military swiftly labeled the day a "Black Day" and vowed to bring the orchestrators to justice, declaring that symbols of national pride had been desecrated. Former interior minister Rana Sanaullah and President Asif Zardari condemned the riots as politically instigated, while ex-president Dr. Arif Alvi emphasized the need for reconciliation. Pakistan still grapples with the fallout of these events, as grievances linger and the political landscape remains tense. #pakistannews #etribune #latestnews #ImranKhan #PTI #PakistanPolitics #May9Riots #PoliticalTurmoil Keep up with the day's top news stories with The Express Tribune's YouTube Channel. The Express Tribune is Pakistan's #1 brand for breaking news in politics, sports, business, lifestyle and more. Proud partner of the New York Times. Our mission is to defend the liberal values and egalitarian traditions we believe in, and which deserve to be upheld in writing that is both informative and insightful. Official website: https://tribune.com.pk/ Follow us on Facebook:   / etribune   Follow us on Twitter:   / etribune   Follow us on Instagram:   / etribune   Follow us on Tiktok:   / theexpresstribune   Join our Whatsapp Channel: https://bit.ly/tribune-whatsapp Pakistan | May 9 riots | Imran Khan | PTI | Al-Qadir Trust | Black Day | Political turmoil | Lahore | Islamabad | Military crackdown | Corruption charges | Protest | Government response | Rana Sanaullah | Asif Zardari | Arif Alvi | Khan's arrest | Pakistan politics | Military courts | Political unrest | Pakistan News | Breaking News | Latest News | News Headlines | eTribune | Express Tribune News | News Channel | Live News | Breaking News | Pakistan Breaking News | Breaking News Today | Headlines News | News Updates | Tribune news | Express Tribune | Tribune Headlines | World News | International News