A Pakistani court on March 16 extended a pause in the effort to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a sign of easing tension in the country's cultural capital after clashes erupted this week when police tried to detain him. The decision is a reprieve for Khan, who was due to be arrested a few hours earlier. The Lahore High Court ordered police to suspend the plan to arrest the 70-year-old opposition leader until March 17. It also asked Khan's legal team for talks to resolve the issue. To read the original story by AP, click here.
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