Imran Khan
Imran khan's container was attacked from three sides, including from roof of a workshop
The police and eyewitnesses said that the bullets were fired from three different directions. One of the assailants, they said, fired on Khan's container from the roof of a nearby workshop, Samaa TV reported.
WATCH | 'No one behind me, wanted to kill only Imran', attacker tells police
"I could see him misleading the nation. I only wanted to target Imran Khan and no one else," the attacker, identified as Faisal Butt, said in a video statement in police custody, The Express Tribune reported. The suspect also revealed that he had intended to do so ever since the deposed premier started his long march from Lahore.
Imran Khan smiled, waved to the crowd after being shot at
A video recorded by a member of the crowd showed that while being shifted to a smaller vehicle for transfer to a hospital in Lahore, Imran Khan stood on his two feet. Soon after the firing incident, Khan stood on the doorway of the container and punched his fist in the air, Samaa TV reported.
Imran Khan sustains bullet injury on leg, shifted to hospital
According to Geo News, the former Prime Minister sustained bullet injuries on his leg and has been shifted to a hospital. Sources told Geo News that four to five PTI leaders, including Faisal Javed, have also sustained injuries. PTI leader Shahbaz Gill said, "Imran Khan is our red line and an attempt has been made to cross that red line."
Imran Khan sustains bullet injury on leg after shots fired at rally
According to Geo News, the former Prime Minister Imran Khan sustained bullet injuries on his leg, but is reported to be safe. According to the police, the suspect who opened fire on Khan's container has been arrested. Several other people, including PTI leader Faisal Javed, also sustained injuries, Geo News reported.
Islamabad High Court directs PTI to maintain peace during sit-ins, rally
The observation came during the hearing of PTI's plea against the government for not issuing the party a no-objection certificate for its sit-in in the capital city, Geo News reported. As the PTI's long march continues its journey toward the federal capital, the party on October 31 filed a petition, seeking permission to conduct its jalsa and sit-in in addition to providing security to marchers.
Imran Khan says long march will continue until polls announced
Earlier, the plan was to reach the federal capital by November 4, which was later revised to November 8-9 and then again to November 11, The News reported. The march entered the seventh day on Thursday.
Pakistan Minister claims Imran is inviting martial law
In a statement on Wednesday, she said that innocent people were losing lives due to the "bloody march" of the former Prime Minister, "who is bent upon creating chaos and anarchy to satisfy his ego in achieving ulterior motives", The Express Tribune reported.
Pakistan government to 'surprise' Imran Khan when he reaches Islamabad
He said that Khurram Dastagir should be arrested for putting up banners against Imran Khan. He also demanded that the NA speaker should accept the PTI MNAs' resignations and hold elections. "Maryam Nawaz is no more restricted from taking part in the elections. She should contest to find out her popularity," Fawad Chaudhry said.
Imran Khan invokes Mujibur Rahman's struggle in Bangladesh
On its fifth day, the march still had not moved beyond Gujranwala, falling way behind its schedule. In his address to the participants, the PTI chairman Imran Khan said the Awami League was denied its "electoral mandate" which resulted in the separation of the eastern half of the country, Dawn reported.
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