Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was at the center of a dramatic arrest by police in Rawalpindi, immediately after being released from prison. Qureshi, a member of Imran Khan's PTI party, was granted bail in the cipher case by the Supreme Court, but was re-arrested under the 3-MPO, a public safety law. The arrest was captured in shocking video footage that showed Qureshi being manhandled and dragged by police and jail authorities after being released on bail. Qureshi accused the government of politically victimizing him and described his arrest as a mockery of the Supreme Court's order.

The arrest of Qureshi was condemned by the PTI, who called it a slap on the face of the judiciary and justice system. The re-arrest was based on allegations of his involvement in anti-state activities and causing damage to public and private property during civil unrest surrounding Imran Khan's arrest in an alleged graft case. The arrest was seen as a major setback for the PTI party, as Qureshi's release could have significantly boosted their election campaign.

Qureshi's detainment under the public safety law was criticized as an abuse of power, with many claiming it was a move to prevent him from engaging in activities prejudicial to public safety or the maintenance of public order. The arrest happened amidst high tensions and drama, as Qureshi's family arrived at the Adiala jail to pay his surety bond, only to have the release order revoked and a 15-day detention imposed. The incident has raised questions about the legality and fairness of the government's actions, with many questioning the violation of Qureshi's constitutional rights and the mockery made of the judicial system.