Celebrities and sportsmen have condemned the assassination bid on the life of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during the long march in Gujranwala on Thursday.
The former Prime Minster has sustained bullet injuries during the attack, while 6 other PTI leaders including Senator Faisal Javed have also been injured. The former Premier was shifted to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, Lahore.
Wasim Akram, a former cricket player who partnered with Khan when they won the 1992 World Cup, expressed his shock and dismay at what had happened.
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
“Our prayers are with Imran bhai and everyone there. We as a country must come together and not allow anyone to distort our national unity.”
Pakistani actor Armeena Khan said she was “shell-shocked” and questioned: “Did these guys seriously think that they can get away with this in today’s world?”
I am shell shocked! Did these guys seriously think that they can get away with this in today’s world? ???? #ImranKhan
— Armeena ✨ (@ArmeenaRK) November 3, 2022
Zimbabwean scholar Mufti Menk said he was saddened and shocked at the incident. “Violence in all forms is totally wrong and unacceptable, no matter what our differences may be.”
Shocked and saddened by news that Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured following a shooting incident. I wish him well and a speedy recovery. Violence in all forms is totally wrong and unacceptable, no matter what our differences may be. #imrankhaninjured
— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) November 3, 2022
Adnan Siddiqui said: “Shocked beyond words…May Allah keep @ImranKhanPTI and others safe. Praying for speedy recovery of everyone who’s got injured in this violence.”
Shocked beyond words…May Allah keep @ImranKhanPTI and others safe. Praying for speedy recovery of everyone who’s got injured in this violence.
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) November 3, 2022
Actor Osama Khalid Butt said his prayers were with Khan, Senator Faisal Javed, and the PTI convoy. “Had the worst happened (Nauzubillah), this country would have gone into a state of anarchy.”
Prayers with Imran Khan, Faisal Javed and the entire PTI convoy.
Had the worst happened (Nauzubillah), this country would have gone into a state of anarchy.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) November 3, 2022
Popular content creator Arsalan Naseer prayed for the safety of the chairman and his companions.
Assassination attempt on Imran Khan! Heard he is safe but injured. May Allah keep him, his companions & the protestors safe ????
— Arslan Naseer – CBA (@ArslanNaseerCBA) November 3, 2022
Goodwill ambassador and famous singer Shehzad Roy expressed his shock over the incident, adding that all his prayers were with those affected.
Shocked to hear about the firing incident. All my prayers are with @ImranKhanPTI @FaisalJavedKhan and the others who are injured. Allah Khair.
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) November 3, 2022
Nobel laureate Malala Yusufzai 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 (@Malala) November 3, 2022
Actor and singer Haroon Shahid also thanked God for Khan’s safe escape from the attack.
Khan Saab is safe! Allah ka shukar.
— Haroon Shahid (@Haroon_5hahid) November 3, 2022
The captain of Pakistan, Babar Azam, strongly denounced the “heinous attack” on Khan and requested that Allah save both him and 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
Pakistani batter Imam-ul-Haq said violence in any form can never be accepted as he prayed for the quick recovery of Khan.
Violence in any form could never be accepted. Prayers for the quick recovery of @ImranKhanPTI saab. May Allah keep everyone safe ameen????????
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) November 3, 2022
Pakistan’s short-format vice-captain Shadab Khan also hoped that Khan recovers soon.
Abhi khabar suni hai. Allah sab ko apne hifz o aman mai rakhay, sab ko sehat de. Dua hai is waqaye ki inquiry ho gi aur Pakistan mai aman hamesha qayam rahe ga.
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) November 3, 2022
Songwriter and TV host Fakhr e Alam prayed for everyone’s safety. “May Allah have mercy on our country,” Alam wrote.
Prayers for everyone’s safety. May Allah have mercy on our country. #Pakistan
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) November 3, 2022
Music producer Rohail Hayat, famous for his work in Coke Studio, said that the firing was “not a good development”, thanking God that Khan was safe.
Thank God Imran Khan is safe. This is not a good development. Allah khair karay#firing
— Rohail Hyatt ???????? (@rohailhyatt) November 3, 2022
