Former Pakistani PM shot dead
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the leg on Thursday during a protest march in Wazirabad.
Al Jazeera reports that the former prime minister was hit after a gunman opened fire on the protest ground.
Azhar Mashwani, an official with Mr Khan's Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf party, confirmed to Al Jazeera on Thursday that the politician had been shot in the leg but was not in danger. Six other people, including politician Faisal Javed Khan, were also reportedly injured in the attack.
The former president was taken to a hospital in Lahore. Footage seen on Aljazeera showed him waving to supporters as he was transported to a vehicle by security.
Reacting to the incident, his party, the PTI, wrote in a tweet "Imran Khan is our Red Lion - today an attempt was made to cross this Red Lion!"
Mr. Khan led a protest march to the capital, Islamabad, demanding a snap election.
READ ALSO: Pakistani Journalist Arrested After Criticizing ArmyThe shooter was arrested by police at the scene. However, his identity has not yet been revealed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a statement condemning the incident and called on the authorities to immediately open an investigation.
Mr. Khan started his long trek on October 28 from Lahore and is expected to reach Islamabad on November 11.
He was removed as prime minister in April following a vote of no confidence in parliament and has since demanded a snap election.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the leg on Thursday during a protest march in Wazirabad.
Al Jazeera reports that the former prime minister was hit after a gunman opened fire on the protest ground.
Azhar Mashwani, an official with Mr Khan's Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf party, confirmed to Al Jazeera on Thursday that the politician had been shot in the leg but was not in danger. Six other people, including politician Faisal Javed Khan, were also reportedly injured in the attack.
The former president was taken to a hospital in Lahore. Footage seen on Aljazeera showed him waving to supporters as he was transported to a vehicle by security.
Reacting to the incident, his party, the PTI, wrote in a tweet "Imran Khan is our Red Lion - today an attempt was made to cross this Red Lion!"
Mr. Khan led a protest march to the capital, Islamabad, demanding a snap election.
READ ALSO: Pakistani Journalist Arrested After Criticizing ArmyThe shooter was arrested by police at the scene. However, his identity has not yet been revealed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a statement condemning the incident and called on the authorities to immediately open an investigation.
Mr. Khan started his long trek on October 28 from Lahore and is expected to reach Islamabad on November 11.
He was removed as prime minister in April following a vote of no confidence in parliament and has since demanded a snap election.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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