Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan was detained on Tuesday in a serious escalation of a political crisis. The crisis has been brewing for months, when Khan openly questioned the Pakistani army and the current government.
Khan faces dozens of court cases on charges including terrorism and corruption. Analysts say the drama surrounding Khan only appears to have increased his popularity, underscoring his unique ability to marginalize disgraced political leaders with the country's powerful military.. Khan's aides warned that his detention will further trigger mass unrest that could paralyze Pakistan.