PTI Chairman and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan survived an ‘assassination attempt’ on Thursday evening during the party’s Haqeeqi Long March in Wazirabad. Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chatta amongst other party workers were also injured in the attempt.
According to reports, Imran Khan was shot in the leg and received medical treatment at Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Lahore. As soon as the unfortunate news started circulating on media, Pakistani celebrities condemned the attack and sent well wishes and prayers to the former PM.
The news we dread… Thank God he’s okay. And thank you from his sons to the heroic man in the crowd who tackled the gunman. https://t.co/DGoxlJGwxb
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) November 3, 2022
Attacks on leaders of any political belief or party are always wrong. And violence is never an acceptable protest. Wishing @ImranKhanPTI a full recovery.
— Malala (@Malala) November 3, 2022
The attack on @ImranKhanPTI and his supporters is completely unacceptable, and I strongly condemn this violence. It has no place in politics, in any democracy, or in our society. I’m wishing a speedy recovery to Imran and all who were injured today.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 3, 2022
What a shame on Pakistan that calls itself democracy. They didn’t even spare the founding fathers of this country. #Shame #Imrankhan #imrankhaninjured https://t.co/PqRrHPLiOA
— Quratulain Balouch (@Quratulainb) November 4, 2022
My heart is bleeding #ImranKhan
— Imran Ashraf (@IamImranAshraf) November 3, 2022
Shaken to the core. We have as a nation,lived through so much violence.Seen our leaders hung,shot,blown up by bombs.Witnessed our people,children being blown apart,torn apart.We have deep flaws but we have an even deeper beauty in our soul,our narrative.I will not lose hope 4 us
— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) November 3, 2022
Classic assassination attempt apparently. Multiple shooters, firework diversion and bs coverup story. This is an open act of war against IK.
To the powers that be, call elections NOW and stop this madness before this country goes up in flames!#assassination — Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) November 3, 2022
Prayers with Imran Khan, Faisal Javed and the entire PTI convoy. Had the worst happened (Nauzubillah), this country would have gone into a state of anarchy.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) November 3, 2022
I remember the dark,depressing days n time after the assassination of Shaheed mohtarma BeNazir Bhutto. God forbid had anything fatal happened to @ImranKhanPTI no one can imagine what would erupt. If this is his spirit after being shot 3-4 times in the leg we do need to #ImranKhan pic.twitter.com/6hq050rN5S
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) November 3, 2022
Shocked and saddened by news that Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured following a shooting incident. I wish him well and a speedy recovery. Violence in all forms is totally wrong and unacceptable, no matter what our differences may be. #imrankhaninjured
— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) November 3, 2022
Assassination attempt on Imran Khan! Heard he is safe but injured. May Allah keep him, his companions & the protestors safe
#ImranKhan #faisalJavedKhan — Arslan Naseer – CBA (@ArslanNaseerCBA) November 3, 2022
Khan Saab is safe! Allah ka shukar.
— Haroon Shahid (@Haroon_5hahid) November 3, 2022
Na platelets girain ge aur na hosla! Kaptaan will be back stronger with his supporters. ❤️
— Haroon Shahid (@Haroon_5hahid) November 3, 2022
Pakistan is a democratic nation, and a leader from any party can proceed to have a march or rally, as long as it is peaceful.
Freedom of speech is a right we all have, and I condemn anybody who resorts to violence. It is cowardly to attack people in such a manner!#ImranKhan — Momin Saqib (@mominsaqib) November 3, 2022
Praying for @ImranKhanPTI. May Allah guide him to a quick recovery, protect him and protect our Pakistan
— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) November 3, 2022
Shocked beyond words…May Allah keep @ImranKhanPTI and others safe. Praying for speedy recovery of everyone who’s got injured in this violence.
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) November 3, 2022
Prayers for everyone’s safety. May Allah have mercy on our country. #Pakistan
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) November 3, 2022
I am shell shocked! Did these guys seriously think that they can get away with this in today’s world? #ImranKhan
— Armeena ✨ (@ArmeenaRK) November 3, 2022
Deeply disturbed about the events unfolding in Wazirabad . Our prayers with Imran BHAI and everyone there. We as a country must come together and not allow anyone to distort our national unity.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 3, 2022
