Last minute information! Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was barely injured within the leg when his convoy was shot at throughout his protest march in Wazirabad area of the nation’s Punjab province.
In accordance with native media, unidentified assailants opened hearth on Khan’s car in massive numbers close to Allah Hu Chowk Park in Wazirabad.
Fawad Chaudhry, one of many leaders of the Pakistan Motion for Justice (PTI), based by Khan, was hospitalized. PTI Senator Faisal Javed and several other different attendees of the rally have been additionally injured by gunfire.
One other native PTI chief, Azhar Mashwani, stated Khan was secure and the attacker was caught.
Rally PARTICIPANTS Caught 2 ATTACKERS
In accordance with native media, the rally individuals caught the two assailants who shot at Imran Khan and handed them over to the police.
The injured Khan was reportedly taken to Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore.
CONDEMNATION FROM THE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER
Pakistani President Arif Alvi condemned the capturing, saying the armed assault on Imran Khan was “stunning, alarming, shameful and cowardly”.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that violence shouldn’t have a spot in politics.
“I pray for the early restoration of the PTI chief. Violence has no place in politics. Punjab state authorities can be given all vital assist for investigation and safety concerning the gun assault,” Sharif stated.
KHAN AND ITS SUPPORTERS LEFT FROM LAHOR
Khan and his supporters left Lahore on October 28 for the capital Islamabad, calling for early elections. Whereas many safety forces have been deployed alongside the 260-kilometer street because of the convoy, the convoy was anticipated to carry a sit-in in Islamabad.
5 YEARS POLITICAL PROHIBITION TO KHAN
In Pakistan, on April 10, a vote of confidence was held for Khan and his authorities within the Nationwide Meeting, and Khan was dismissed from his put up as his authorities did not obtain a vote of confidence. On April 11, Shahbaz Sharif was elected because the prime minister.
On October 21, Pakistan’s Supreme Election Fee imposed a five-year political ban on Khan for illegally promoting official items he acquired from international leaders and representatives. Elections in Pakistan are scheduled for October subsequent 12 months.
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