Pakistan braced for turmoil as former PM Imran Khan due in court

Imran Khan was due to appear before a judge at the sprawling police compound in Islamabad where he was being held (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Pakistan was braced for further turmoil a day after former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from court in Islamabad and his supporters clashed with police across the country.

The 70-year-old opposition leader was expected in court on Wednesday for a hearing to determine custody arrangements.