'Don't Stay Quiet', Says Imran Khan To Pakistanis In This Viral Video

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who has been arrested by the Islamabad Police on Saturday in connection with the Toshakhana case, was seen urging people to fight for justice instead of sitting back at home and doing nothing.

"I may be arrested by the time you watch this video. As a result, it is my appeal to you that you do not have to remain silent in your homes. I'm struggling and making efforts not just for myself, but for my people, you. For the sake of your children and their future. If you do not stand up for your rights, you will be forced to live as slaves. And slaves don't have their own lives; slaves are like ants on the floor," Imran said in a pre-recorded video.

"There is no such thing as free will; it must be earned and attained, and you must earn it. Voting is your right; don't let anyone take control of this country," he added.

Earlier in the day, an Islamabad trial court convicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case and transported him to Kot Lakhpat Jail under heavy security.

The Toshakhana department store, founded in 1974, sells gifts and other expensive items received by public officials. It is mandatory for officials to report gifts and other such materials received to the Cabinet Division, according to its rules. Only the president and prime minister are exempt and can keep gifts worth less than 30,000 Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Pakistan's two premiers can also keep the expensive gifts from Toshakhana by paying a certain percentage of their value as determined by the government.