Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan, was shot in the shin on Thursday during an attack on his anti-government protest caravan, which his aides claimed was an obvious assassination attempt.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif
I strongly condemn the shooting at Imran Khan’s rally. The Interior Minister has been asked for a quick report on the incident. We sincerely hope Imran and the other injured people recover quickly. The Punjab government will get all assistance from the Federation in securing the area and conducting an investigation into the occurrence. National politics shouldn’t include any form of violence.
Government of Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The federal government will extend all support necessary to the Punjab government for security & investigation.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi
Condemn the horrific attempt on the life of the brave @ImranKhanPTI, the former prime minister of Pakistan. I’ve asked the authorities for quick reports. I sincerely hope he recovers quickly, as well as all the injured. My sympathies go out to the family of the political worker who died in the event.
Inter-Services Public Relations
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army issued a statement condemning the assassination attempt on Imran Khan, which read: “Firing incident during Long March near Gujranwala is highly condemnable. Sincere prayers for precious life lost and speedy recovery and wellbeing of Chairman PTI Mr Imran Khan and all those injured in this unfortunate incident.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudea
I strongly condemn the attack on Imran Khan and his followers, which is totally unacceptable. It has no place in our culture, in politics, or in any democracy. I’m wishing Imran and everyone else who was hurt today a quick recovery.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Maryam Nawaz tweeted: I condemn the firing on Imran Khan and pray to Allah Almighty for the health of all the injured including him.
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Shareef
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Shareef also tweeted:
Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Strongly condemn the attack on Imran Khan. Praying for his swift recovery.
Interior Minister of Pakistan Rana Sana Ullah
Today’s unfortunate firing incident requires a high-level investigation as it is a matter of grave concern. Therefore, the Punjab government should constitute a JIT at the earliest to investigate the matter thoroughly.
United States government official Secretary Antony Blinken
The US official reiterated that violence has no place in politics and called on all parties to refrain from violence. “The US is deeply committed to a democratic and peaceful Pakistan and we stand with the Pakistani people,” he said.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the attempted assassination of Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistani Nobel Prize Winner Malala YousafZai
Attacks against political party or belief leaders are invariably wrong. And violence is never an acceptable protest. Wishing Imran Khan a full recovery.
Zimbabwean Islamic scholar Mufti Ismail Menk
Zimbabwean Islamic scholar Mufti Ismail Menk also tweeted, wishing Imran well and a speedy recovery
Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri
I am deeply saddened to hear about the sad incident of Firing at ImranKhanPTI
German Ambassador Alfred Grannas
Shocked to learn about the attack on Imran Khan. We condemn violence in every form. Important that the situation remains peaceful. Wishing all injured a swift recovery.
United Kingdom government official James Cleverly
Shocking attack on Imran khan in Pakistan which has left one person dead. My thoughts are with all those affected. There is no space for violence in politics.
British broadcaster, and journalist Piers Morgan
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan shot in an assassination attempt. Reports he was hit several times in his legs but survived & now being treated in hospital. Shooter was wrestled by another man as he fired, which may have saved Khan’s life.
European Union to Pakistan
Shocked by the attack on ImranKhan and his companions. Violence in any form is wrong and unacceptable, horrifying in a country with this sad history. We wish full recovery for all injured.
