How world reacts to shocking attack on Imran Khan?
Former Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Chairman PTI Imran Khan was shot and wounded in the Long March heading towards Islamabad on Thursday.
Analysts, local public and party members consider it a clear assassination attempt. As Imran Khan has a strong reputation not only on regional level but on global level as well, let’s check out how world reacts to shocking attack on Imran Khan?
Justin Trudeau
The attack on Imran Khan and his supporters, according to Justin Trudeau, who is Canadian Prime Minister is “completely unacceptable.”
He wrote on twitter: I strongly condemn this violence. It has no place in politics, in any democracy, or in our society,”
Trudeau further added: “I’m wishing a speedy recovery to Imran and all who were injured today.”
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
Jemima Goldsmith
Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith referred to the person who prevented Khan from being killed as a “hero” and shared a picture of him on Twitter.
Hero 🙏🏼🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/mqTXPdWxjH
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) November 3, 2022
Arindam Bagchi
Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, stated that they were “closely following the situation.”
Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma, a well-known Indian anchor, said he was “shocked” by the “highly condemnable” episode. “I was shocked to learn of the murderous attempt on Imran Khan’s life. He was shot at in a highly deplorable event at Wazirabad, close to Gujranwala. May he recover from his wound as soon as possible.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousufzai said that “attacks on leaders of any political belief or party are always wrong”, wishing the chairman “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 Yousafzai (@Malala) November 3, 2022
Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram said: “Deeply disturbed about the events unfolding in Wazirabad. Our prayers with Imran Khan 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
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar wrote, “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”.
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
Babar Azam
Babar Azam wrote: “Strongly condemn this heinous attack on Imran Khan. May Allah keep Kaptaan (Captain) safe and protect our beloved Pakistan.”
Strongly condemn this heinous attack on @ImranKhanPTI. May Allah keep Kaptaan safe and protect our beloved Pakistan, Ameen.
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 3, 2022
