Fawad Chaudhry arrested from outside Supreme Court.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has been arrested by police officials from outside the Supreme Court (SC) under 16 MPO, media reported on Wednesday.

Fawad Chaudhry was present in the Supreme Court's building since 12:00 noon to avoid his arrest. He was immediately arrested by police after he stepped out of the SC premises late Wednesday night.

While conducting a press conference, Fawad Chaudhry said it would be the first time in history that a lawyer is being arrested. 'Politics have divided the legal fraternity and all sections in Pakistan are facing the same challenge.'

He criticised that PTI chief was arrested from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) when he reached the court for securing bail.

The PTI vice president urged to adopt such steps which brings the situation under control. He slammed the government by saying that all tactics are being used to silence...