By Waj S. Khan, Producer, NBC News
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan was plunged into a fresh political crisis Tuesday after its judiciary ordered the arrest of the prime minister over corruption allegations amid ongoing public protests.
The country?s Supreme Court ordered the detention of Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and others accused of involvement in a scam over power stations ? a surprise move in an ongoing investigation.
It comes as tens of thousands of protesters occupy streets in the capital, Islamabad, demanding the resignation of the entire government.
The demonstrators have pledged to remain on the streets in support of a populist cleric, who is believed to be backed by the military.
This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates.
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