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‘Cowardly’: World reacts to attack on Imran Khan

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2 years ago

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Chaotic scenes broke out near PTI’s reception camp at Allahwala Chowk in Gujranwala after gunshots were fired at PTI Chairman Imran Khan. He sustained a bullet injury to his leg and has now been shifted to Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore, Geo News reported.

The police said that the suspect who opened fire on Khan’s container has been arrested. Several other people, including PTI leader Faisal Javed, also sustained injuries.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Army, and other politicians and government leaders have condemned the attack and called for an immediate investigation into the matter.

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.

I pray for the recovery and health of PTI chairman & other injured people. 1/2
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 3, 2022

The attack has not only been condemned by Pakistani political leaders, activists, and social media users but people from around the world have also expressed shock and concern.

The prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau “strongly condemned this violence”, adding that the attack was “completely unacceptable”.

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

Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith called the man who foiled the assassination attempt on Khan a “hero” and posted his image on her Twitter.

Hero 🙏🏼🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/mqTXPdWxjH
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) November 3, 2022

Praying for the chairman’s “swift recovery”, Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party condemned the “cowardly attack”.

Condemn the cowardly attack on Imran Khan & pray for his swift recovery. https://t.co/CLVc2LEFyK
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) November 3, 2022

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Arindam Baghchi said that they were “closely following the situation.”

Simranjit Singh Mann, who is a Member Of Parliament (Lok Sabha), striving for a separate state for Sikhs, thanked God that Khan had survived the attack. “Political differences should be sorted out on the table, not at shootouts,” he said.

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar condemns the attack on former Premier Imran Khan's life. Political differences should be sorted out on the table, not at shootouts. Thank God that former Premier has survived.
— Simranjit Singh Mann (@SimranjitSADA) November 3, 2022

Ramazan Izoi, President of the Turkic World Youth Council, called the attack “vile” saying that Khan “sacrificed his life for the people of Pakistan and risked it”.

With this vile attack in this struggle, everyone understood that Imran Khan sacrificed his life for the people of Pakistan and risked it. get well soon imran Han 🤲🏻#عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن

pic.twitter.com/gvhU94kylZ
— Ramazan İzol (@ramazanizoltr) November 3, 2022

“There is no room for violence in politics,” said Elizabeth Threlkeld, a senior fellow at Stimson Centre, wishing a “speedy recover to Imran Khan”.

Whatever the motive, there is no room for violence in politics. Not in Pakistan, not in the US, not anywhere. Whishing a speedy recovery to Imran Khan and those injured – may this be a moment for reflection and reassessment. https://t.co/AO0dX4vcet
— Elizabeth Threlkeld (@ethrelkeld) November 3, 2022

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 (@Malala) November 3, 2022

Indian journalist Pramod Kumar Singh retweeted an old tweet by an “astrologer friend” who had asked Khan to be careful on road, saying that there was danger ahead.

My astrologer friend Rohit has predicted attack on @ImranKhanPTI 's life. Be careful Mr Khan. https://t.co/vSaK13OU9c
— Pramod Kumar Singh (@SinghPramod2784) November 3, 2022

Michael Kugelman, South Asia Institute Director at The Wilson Center said that the matter could have been “much worse” if a brave man had not intervened.

Pakistani media have circulated video of a gunman being taken down by another man as the gunman tries to fire his weapon at Imran Khan’s container.
As horrible as this attack was, it appears it could have been much, much worse if not for the bravery of the man who intervened.
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) November 3, 2022

“Pakistan cannot handle more blood, and certainly not another assassinated former prime minister,” said Indian journalist Muhammad Taqi.

Pakistan cannot handle more blood, and certainly not another assassinated former prime minister. Attack on @ImranKhanPTI is highly condemnable and an ominous development
— Mohammad Taqi (@mazdaki) November 3, 2022

The attacker, who has been arrested, confessed on camera alleging that “Imran Khan was misguiding people”.

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SCO Summit Preparations: Interior Minister Examines SCO Summit Arrangements

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1 day ago

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The preparations for the Shanghai Corporation Organization Summit, which will take place in Islamabad next week, were reviewed by Federal Minister of the Interior Mohsin Naqvi during his tour of the Federal Capital.

D-Chowk, Constitution Avenue, Murree Road, and the Islamabad Expressway were all thoroughly inspected by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The Minister gave the authorities instructions regarding the optimal setup for the next summit after reviewing the refurbishment and cleaning plans for the SCO Summit.

The minister stated that while ensuring that all of Islamabad is clean, particularly the VVIP routes and the red area, the construction and restoration projects should be finished as quickly as feasible.

Mohsin Naqvi stated that the SCO Summit will showcase Islamabad’s natural beauty on this particular occasion.

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Elahi Bakhsh Soomro Dies; Karachi Will Hold Funeral Prayer Today

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After a lengthy illness, Elahi Bakhsh Soomro, the former Speaker of the National Assembly, passed away. At ninety-eight years old.

Today at 1:00 PM in Karachi, there will be a funeral prayer for him.

In the Jacobabad District of Sindh, Soomro was born in 1926. He was a member of the Shikarpur-based Soomro family, who for a long time dominated Sindh. He was the brother of Ahmad Mian Soomro and the son of Maula Bakhsh Soomro. His degree is in engineering.

The federal minister is now Elahi Bakhsh Soomro. In 1985, he was elected without opposition to the national legislature.

He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Pakistan Muslim League in the 1990 and 1997 elections. Additionally, he was repeatedly elected to the Senate at various points in time.

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SIFC Supports Shanxi Coal Initiative: China to Finance Coal-to-Chemicals Project in Pakistan

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The Shanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group of China intends to invest in technologies for the production of chemicals derived from coal reserves in Sindh, Pakistan. This project, supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), seeks to improve collaboration between Pakistan and China in energy and industrial advancement.

Shanxi Coal and Chemical, one of China’s major state-owned firms, has made substantial investments in the coal and energy sectors. This project illustrates the increasing cooperation between the two nations.

Pakistan aims to fulfill its energy requirements by augmenting coal-fired production, thereby lowering electricity generation expenses. Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik stated that “Pakistan possesses extensive coal reserves, and this initiative demonstrates our dedication to the effective utilization of our natural resources.”

Pakistan now extracts roughly 7.6 million tons of coal annually from the Thar region, with intentions to augment this to 11 million tons within three years. The efficient utilization of these resources can stabilize the nation’s economy.