The United States condemns Imran Khan’s shooting and says there is no place for violence in politics.
The United States condemns Imran Khan’s shooting and says there is no place for violence in politics.
The United States has sharply denounced a ‘assassination attempt’ on the dismissed Pakistani minister and PTI chairman.
As Pakistan’s populist leader was wounded during an anti-government march in Wazirabad, Punjab, responses came in from all around the world.
The United States sharply denounced the shooting incident and urged for peace as the episode made headlines throughout the world.
US State Secretary Antony Blinken said there is no place for violence in politics in a statement. He posted a message on Twitter saying, “We wish him and all others injured a swift recovery, and we extend our sympathies to the family of the guy who was killed.”
According to reports, PTI chief, who sustained a bullet wound to his right leg, is in stable condition. The attack claimed the lives of one activist as well as a number of party leaders and employees of the former ruling party, according to social media videos that have gone viral.
The attacker is currently in police custody. He confessed to killing Imran Khan, not anyone else, in a video message, claiming the PTI leader had misled the populace.
