Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was injured on Thursday when an unidentified gunman opened fire on a rally, according to an official of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
A bullet hit Khan in the leg, senior PTI leader Asad Umar said.
The former Pakistan cricket captain was taken from the rally venue just outside the city of Gujranwallah to receive treatment in Lahore. At least three other people were wounded by gunfire. The extent of the other injuries is not yet known.
On 21 October, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) proposed barring Khan from holding political office for five years, a move that is likely to further inflame political tensions in the country.
While reading out the recommendation, ECP chief Sikandar Sultan Raja said Khan was disqualified for engaging in “corrupt practices”.
The commission said its decision was based on the argument that Khan had “made false statements” about the declaration of the sale of gifts sent to him by the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Dubai while in power – an offense that is illegal under the constitution of the country. .
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