Pakistan supreme court declared the arrest of former PM Imran Khan by the anti-graft agency illegal and ordered his release from custody, marking a dramatic reversal in the ongoing political saga. Khan’s appeal hearing against his arrest triggered nationwide protests. The rupee hit an all-time low of 290.22 against the USD as the military was deployed to restore order following Khan’s arrest. A special court had granted the National Accountability Bureau eight days of custody for investigating corruption charges against Khan.