Imran Khan shooting – live: Former Pakistan PM wounded in ‘assassination attempt’
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been wounded in an apparent assassination attempt after a gunman opened fire at his protest march in eastern Punjab.
The shooting took place near Allah Ho Chowk in Wazirabad, where the former prime minister was traveling in a large convoy of trucks and cars heading towards the capital, Islamabad.
Mr Khan is conducting the protest march from his political heartlands to the capital Islamabad, to challenge the current prime minister Shahbaz Sharif’s government and demand early elections.
Members of Mr Khan’s party the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that the former prime minister has been wounded but not seriously injured. Local media reports said he had been shot in the foot.
Two other members of Mr Khan’s party – Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha – have also been injured in the attack, Dawn reported.
The march is the ousted prime minister’s second this year since he was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence in April.
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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan wounded in 'assassination attempt'
Gunman who shot at Imran Khan, arrested
Imran Khan wounded but not serious, PTI says
PTI chief Fawad Chaudhry vows revenge
Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns attack, seeks probe report
Thursday 3 November 2022 18:28 , Katy Clifton
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Former Pakistan cricket captain speaks out
Thursday 3 November 2022 17:30 , Lucy Skoulding
Wasim Akram, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, said he is “deeply disturbed” by the events in Wazirabad.
He said on Twitter: “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.”
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
Khan also played cricket for Pakistan and captained its Test side before he moved into politics.
His sporting career spanned two decades after he made his debut at age 16. Between 1971 and 1976 he played for Worcestershire and his Test debut was against England at Edgbaston in June 1971.
He had a career high when he led Pakistan to the victory in the 1992 World Cup.
Pakistani army calls shooting ‘highly condemnable'
Thursday 3 November 2022 17:00 , Lucy Skoulding
The Pakistani army has called the “firing incident” at the protest march in Wazirabad “highly condemnable”.
They said in a statement: “Sincere prayers for the precious life lost and speedy recovery and wellbeing of Chairman PTI Mr Imran Khan and all those injured in this unfortunate incident.”
Doctor says Khan is stable
Thursday 3 November 2022 16:30 , Lucy Skoulding
A doctor working at the hospital where Khan is says the former Pakistan prime minister is stable and conscious after he was shot in the leg.
“This is only the initial assessment, and we are taking him to the operation theatre for detailed evaluation,” Faisal Sultan told reporters.
He said fragments of bullet were found in his leg and his tibia bone is chipped.
A medical board of four members has now been formed to monitor Khan’s health.
Malala says ‘violence never acceptable'
Thursday 3 November 2022 16:03 , Lucy Skoulding
Posting in the aftermath of the shooting, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai said on Twitter: “Attacks on leaders of any political belief or party are always wrong.
“And violence is never an acceptable protest. Wishing @ImranKhanPTI a full recovery.”
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
Doctor speaks of treating people at scene
Thursday 3 November 2022 15:11 , Lucy Skoulding
A doctor at the scene near Allah Ho Chowk in Wazirabad told a Sky News reporter who was also there that he treated two people for injuries after the shooting.
He said one person had been wounded in the hip, but both were in a stable condition now.
Two other members of Mr Khan’s party – Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha – have also been injured in the attack, Dawn reported.
Party aide says Khan ‘not seriously hurt'
Thursday 3 November 2022 15:00 , Lucy Skoulding
A party has told Reuters that Khan isn’t seriously hurt but that he was wounded in the shin.
Asad Umar said: “A man opened fire with an automatic weapon. Several people are wounded. Imran Khan is also injured.”
Khan is now reportedly in a hospital in Lahore where he is being treated for his injuries.
Umar continued, speaking to reporters at the scene: “He is being taken to a hospital in Lahore, but he is not seriously wounded. A bullet hit him in the leg.”
Moment former Pakistan PM carried away after assassination attempt
Thursday 3 November 2022 14:23 , Lucy Skoulding
A video shows the former Pakistan prime minister being carried off after an attempt was made on his life.
Imran Khan is now being operated upon after being shot at during a protest in Wazirabad, eastern Punjab.
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Thursday 3 November 2022 14:05 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was shot at during a protest in Wazirabad.
Mr Khan’s march demanding early elections is the ousted prime minister’s second this year since he was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence in April.
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Imran Khan currently in surgery, PTI says
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:55 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that former prime minister Imran Khan is being operated upon after being shot at during a protest in Wazirabad.
In a tweet, party member Omar Ayub Khan said that an updated will be provided by the doctors after the surgery is over.
Imran Khan sahib being operated upon in Shaukat Khanum Emergency. Doctors will brief after the operation Inshallah. Prayers needed for the complete & speedy recovery of Khan Sb & all our injured colleagues.
— Omar Ayub Khan (@OmarAyubKhan) November 3, 2022
Imran Khan waves to supporters after being shot
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:46 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Imran Khan was seen waving at his supporters after he was shot in an apparent assassination attempt during a protest march.
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Imran Khan waves to supporters after being shot in the leg in ‘assassination attempt’
Suspected gunman says he shot Imran Khan for 'misleading people'
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:36 , Sravasti Dasgupta
A video has been released of the suspected gunman who shot at former prime minister Imran Khan during his ongoing protest in Wazirabad.
In the video shared by local media, the suspect says that he shot at Mr Khan for “misleading people”.
“He (Imran) was misleading the people and I could not bear watching it so I killed him … attempted to kill him.”
“I tried my best to kill him. I wanted to kill Imran Khan only and no one else.”
Clear assassination attempt, says PTI chief
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:25 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry has said that the attack on former prime minister Imran Khan was a “clear assassination attempt”.
“It was a clear assassination attempt. Khan was hit but he is stable. There was a lot of bleeding,” he was quoted as saying to Reuters.
“If the shooter had not been stopped by people there, the entire PTI leadership would have been wiped out.”
4 PTI members injured in attack on Imran Khan
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:20 , Sravasti Dasgupta
PTI member Hammad Azhar has said that four members of the party were injured along with former prime minister Imran Khan in Wazirabad.
The injured members named by Mr Azhar in a statement on Twitter are: Ahmed Chattha, Omer Meyer, Rashid, and Faisal Javed.
Mr Azhar said that all the injured party members are stable and receiving medical care.
I am with Ahmed Chattha. He is out of danger. He has 2 gunshot wounds, one in each thigh. The wounds are not deep and he is being operated upon to remove the bullets.
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) November 3, 2022
Former Pakistan minister blames Sharif government for attack on Imran Khan
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:15 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Awami Muslim League founder and former federal interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has blamed the Shehbaz Sharif government for the attack on Imran Khan.
In a tweet, Mr Ahmed appealed for peace and said “the government has made an unsuccessful plot to kill Imran Khan”.
He also alleged that the government is leading the country towards civil war.
— Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (@ShkhRasheed) November 3, 2022
Moment Imran Khan was shot at
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:10 , Sravasti Dasgupta
The moment former prime minister Imran Khan was shot at in Wazirabad, Pakistan.
Moment gunfire breaks out in alleged assassination attempt on Imran Khan
Pakistan PM condemns attack on Imran Khan
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:05 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack on Imran Khan during his protest march in Wazirabad.
“I have directed [the] interior minister for an immediate report on the incident. I pray for the recovery and health of [the] PTI chairman and other injured people.”
“Federal government will extend all support necessary to Punjab govt for security & investigation. Violence should have no place in our country’s politics,” he said in a tweet.
Federal government will extend all support necessary to Punjab govt for security & investigation. Violence should have no place in our country's politics. 2/2 https://t.co/LWMUW03kQb
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 3, 2022
Pakistan president condemns 'heinous' assassination attempt on Imran Khan
Thursday 3 November 2022 13:00 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Pakistan president Arif Alvi has condemned the attack on former prime minister Imran Khan calling it a “heinous assassination attempt”.
Strongly condemn heinous assasination attempt on ex-PM of Pakistan, the brave @ImranKhanPTI I have sought immediate reports from authorities. I pray for his speedy recovery & of all those injured. My condolences to family of deceased political worker who died during the incident.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) November 3, 2022
Keeping 'close eye' on developments, says India
Thursday 3 November 2022 12:55 , Sravasti Dasgupta
The Indian government has said that it is closely monitoring developments in Pakistan after former prime minister Imran Khan was shot and wounded in Wazirabad.
Federal ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: “We are closely monitoring developments and keeping a close eye” on events in Pakistan.
Just in: India's MEA says "keeping a close eye" in response to Imran Khan being injured in firing incident pic.twitter.com/Kc9vpKbyMP
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) November 3, 2022
PTI chief vows 'revenge' after attack on Imran Khan
Thursday 3 November 2022 12:47 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Fawad Chaudhry has vowed revenge after former prime minister Imran Khan was shot at during his ongoing protest march in Wazirabad.
In a speech delivered moments after Mr Khan was shot, Mr Chaudhry said: “An attack on Imran Khan is an attack on Pakistan. We will take revenge for this.”
He then asked the crowd of supporters: “Will you take revenge for our bleeding leader?”The crowd can be heard shouting back: “Yes.”
A video of his speech was posted on the Twitter page of the PTI.
PTI releases video showing Khan waving to supporters after being shot
Thursday 3 November 2022 12:31 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has released a video showing him waving before being taken to the hospital.
Mr Khan was shot at during his ongoing protest march to Islamabad demanding early elections in the country.
Imran Khan was shot in the leg but was stable while being taken to hospital. He waived at supporters too. #عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن_ہے pic.twitter.com/XizoAQzPax
— PTI (@PTIofficial) November 3, 2022
Former PM Imran Khan wounded after ‘shots fired’ during protest march
Thursday 3 November 2022 12:23 , Sravasti Dasgupta
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was shot and wounded on Thursday in Wazirabad in what is believed to be a targeted attack, according to reports.
Mr Khan is leading a massive protest march to Islamabad demanding early elections.
Shweta Sharma reports:
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan injured after ‘shots fired’ near convoy
Thursday 3 November 2022 12:17 , Sravasti Dasgupta
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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was shot at during a protest in Wazirabad.
Mr Khan’s march demanding early elections is the ousted prime minister’s second this year since he was removed from office through a vote of no-confidence in April.
Read more about Pakistan’s World Cup winning captain who was removed from office here:
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