Imran Khan's ex-adviser attacked with acid in the UK

A former adviser to Imran Khan, the ousted and imprisoned ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, suffered an acid attack in the UK. Mirza Shahzad Akbar reported that he was assaulted with a chemical substance outside his home, causing burns but sparing his eyes.

British police are investigating the incident; however, no arrests have been made. Akbar, who formerly served in Khan's cabinet, believes the attack is linked to the threats he's faced since leaving Pakistan. Despite the attack and ongoing threats, Akbar vows not to be deterred.

Akbar had fled to the UK with his family after facing numerous threats and mentioned that his brother had been forcibly disappeared in Pakistan for some time. The Hertfordshire police confirmed they responded to an assault involving a corrosive substance and stated the victim has been treated and released from the hospital. They are appealing to the public for any information.

Imran Khan has been detained facing over 100 charges, including allegations of leaking state secrets and inciting violence, which his lawyers claim to be politically charged. The BBC has withheld the exact location of Akbar's attack to protect his and his family's safety.