03 November,2022 06:25 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
Imran Khan. Pic/ PTI
Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the firing incident that took place on former PM Imran Khan on Thursday during a rally. In an official statement in twitter, Sharif said, "I condemn the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the strongest words. I have directed Interior Minister for an immediate report on the incident."
Sharif wrote, "i pray for the recovery and health of PTI chairman and other injured people."
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In an another tweet he said, "federal government will extend all support necessary to Punjab govt for security & investigation. Violence should have no place in our country's politics."
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was injured in the incident. According to the media reports, an unidentified gunman opened fire at his rally. The incident occurred near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town of Punjab when Khan was leading the protest march. Khan was later shifted to a hospital, reports said.