Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest on Tuesday has sparked violent protests across the country, with thousands taking to the streets in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar to show support for the former leader. Khan faces multiple corruption charges and is expected to appear in front of a judge today. While Khan's supporters and riot police gathered outside police headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday, police said his hearing will take place there rather than in court to keep him away from the public. The arrest follows nearly a year of tension in the country. Khan's pre-recorded statement released on YouTube by his political party after his arrest claims that he was "detained on incorrect charges" and urged supporters to come out and "struggle for their rights." Khan's refusal to act as a pawn for the US may have been a factor in his downfall, according to commentators. The situation in the country is escalating by the hour, with the possibility of a tumultuous showdown between the military and Khan's supporters.