The leader of the PTI was arrested from his residence in Lahore on August 5 after being disqualified for five years and given a three-year prison sentence in the Toshakhana criminal case. Caretaker Prime Minister Kakar defended the actions, stating that the arrest was legal and that Imran Khan is facing court cases. He also emphasized the interim government’s priority of holding timely elections, with the Election Commission of Pakistan notifying general elections for February 8, 2024. The notification was issued in compliance with a Supreme Court order.