Imran Khan received injuries on his right leg and is being treated at a hospital.
Imran Khan, former Pakistan Prime Minister, got injured today when unidentified gunmen fired during a protest march in Pakistan. Shots were fired at the container-mounted-truck carrying Imran Khan in Pakistan's Punjab province. According to local media, Mr Khan is out of danger.
Imran Khan was leading a protest march to Islamabad to demand snap elections.
Chaotic scenes broke out near Imran Khan's reception camp at Allahwala Chowk in Gujranwala after gunshots were fired, reported local channel Geo News. It said several people were injured.
The incident, about 200 km from Islamabad, brought back chilling memories of how former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was shot dead during a rally in 2007.
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Protests Break Out In Peshawar After Attack On Imran Khan
Hours after firing near the container of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Wazirabad, people held protests in front of Corps Commander House in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as per a video shared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Former, current Pak cricketers condemn assassination attempt on Imran Khan
Former and current Pakistan cricketers on Thursday condemned the the assassination attempt on ex prime minister Imran Khan, a World Cup-winning captain, by an unidentified gunman during a protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad.
The Two Men Who Shot Imran Khan: What We Know So FarFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured in a shooting at one of his rallies in Pakistan on Thursday. There may have been two gunmen who fired - one with a pistol and another with an automatic rifle. One of them was seen being tackled and was later arrested.
Imran Khan changed venue for protest just an hour before the attack
Barely an hour before the firing, Imran Khan had told supporters in another part of Wazirabad town, where he was scheduled to deliver a speech, that they should accompany him to a different area instead, and promised to speak there
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Condemns Attack On Imran KhanForeign Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari "strongly condemned" the attack on Imran Khan and prayed for his swift recovery.
One Killed In Attack On Imran Khan's Convoy
Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack on 70-year-old cricketer-turned politician.
Pak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Attack On Imran Khan
"I strongly condemn the firing at Imran Khan's rally. An immediate report of the incident has been sought from the Interior Minister. We pray for the speedy recovery of Imran and other injured. The Federation will provide all possible support to the Punjab government in the security/investigation of the incident. Violence should have no place in national politics," Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.
Imran Khan Attacker's Confession: "Shot Him Because..."
During investigation, one of the two gunmen involved in the attacked during a rally in Pakistan's Punjab says that he shot Imran Khan as the former Pakistan PM was misleading people.
Imran Khan Attack A Heinous Assassination Attempt: Pak PresidentIn a tweet, Pakistan's President Arif Alvi called the attack on Imran Khan a "heinous assassination attempt". "I thank Allah that he is safe but injured with few bullets in his leg & hopefully non-critical," he tweeted.
Imran Khan Shot At 6 Times In Pakistan's Punjab
An aide of Imran Khan says that a gunman fired six shots at the countainer-mounted-truck carrying the former Pakistan Prime Minister today. Imran Khan is being treated at a hospital in Lahore and is now out of danger.
5 Points On Imran Khan's March During Which He Was ShotAn unidentified gunman today fired gunshots at a rally of Imran Khan in Wazirabad, injuring the former Pakistan Prime Minister. Since Friday, the 70-year-old has been at the head of a roadshow - a so-called long march starting in Lahore - staged to demonstrate mass support for early elections.
Watch: Imran Khan Shooter Seen On Camera With GunFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured in a shooting at one of his rallies in Pakistan on Thursday. The gunman was tackled by an Imran Khan supporter, and has been arrested. He was alone at the scene, reports said.
Imran Khan Attacked During Protest March In Punjab, India's Response
Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi today said that India is "closely keeping an eye" on the attack at Imran Khan's rally. At his media briefing, Mr Bagchi said, "The development just took place as I was coming into this briefing. This is something that we are closely keeping an eye on."
Imran Khan Out Of Danger: Local Media
ARY News, which is considered as a mouthpiece of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party, reported that the former Pakistan Prime Minister is out of danger.
Video: Imran Khan Waves At Supporters After Attack
Man Suspected Of Attacking Imran Khan Shot Dead: News Agency AFP
Man suspected of attacking Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan has been shot dead, reports news agency AFP.
Senator Faisal Javed Khan Also Injured During Attack
Attack On Imran Khan Brings Back Memories Of Benazir Bhutto's Shooting
The incident, about 200 km from Islamabad, brought back chilling memories of how former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was shot dead during a rally in 2007.
Everyone Involved In Shooting Will Be Brought To Justice Soon: Pak Minister
Imran Khan Being Treated In Hospital, Condition StableDoctors say that Imran Khan has received bullet injuries, but is doing alright, reports local media.
"He is in a stable condition," Raoof Hasan, a senior Khan aide told AFP, adding: "This was an attempt to kill him, to assassinate him."
Imran Khan Hit On Right Leg, Shows Video
Videos showed that 70-year-old Imran Khan was hit in the right leg. Police shifted him to a bullet proof vehicle from the container he was riding at the time of the attack.
Gunman Who Shot At Imran Khan Arrested: Pak Journalist
Pakistan journalist Nusrat tells NDTV that the gunman who shot at the truck carrying Imran Khan today has been arrested.
Imran Khan Shot In Leg, Taken To Hospital: Local Media
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shot in the leg and is being treated at an hospital, reports Geo News.