Khawaja Asif, Pakistan Muslim League opposition leader and foreign minister under former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was arrested by Pakistan’s anti-corruption body for allegedly owning assets valued higher than his known sources of income, Al Jazeera reported Dec. 30. Why It Matters: Asif’s arrest comes at a time when opposition protests in Pakistan have gained momentum, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan over his government’s close ties to the military and failure to improve the country’s economy. Foreign investors, however, may view the corruption arrests as a positive sign, which could open more doors for Pakistan to acquire funding for its various projects and initiatives, especially as its economy continues to suffer. Background: The Pakistan Muslim League was formed by Sharif, who was forced out of office in 2017 under corruption charges. Pakistan’s opposition is set to organize a march on the capital in January.