As it happened: Imran Khan attack: Former PM injured in 'assassination' attempt

Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada condemned the attack on former Pakistan PM Imran Khan. Trudeau tweeted: 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." 

Imran Khan has been leading PTI's march towards Islamabad which kicked off from Lahore's Liberty Chowk on October 29. Khan is expected to stage a sit-in in Islamabad against the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government at the end of the march along with his supporters. But the date of arrival in Islamabad is not confirmed yet. During the march, Imran is seen mounted on a shipping container towed by a lorry. He is making speeches from the open top to crowds of thousands in cities and towns along the way. 

Dr Faisal Sultan, CEO Shaukat Khanum: "Imran Khan is stable, bullet fragments remain, he has been taken to the Operation theatre, The bullet has chipped one of his Tibia bones, Doctors will make a detailed statement later." Dr Sultan also said that a total of 13 people were injured. 

Meanwhile, the Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi rushed to the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore to meet Imran Khan, Pakistani media reports mentioned. 

PTI's Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry said that it was a "planned assassination attempt on Imran Khan". On his official Twiter handle, the former information and broadcasting minister said, "It was a well planned assassination attempt on Imran Khan,the assassin planned to kill Imran khan and leadership of PTI, it was not 9 MM it was burst from automatic weapon, no two opinions about that it was narrow escape." 

The Punjab police said a statement that one person was killed and at least seven have injured. As reported by Pak media, the deceased has been identified as Muazzam Nawaz. Police also said that the suspect has been taken into custody. 

Imran Khan served as the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018, to April 2022 when he was ousted through a no-confidence motion. 

While speaking to Pakistan's Bol TV, PTI's Imran Ismail has said that party chief Imran Khan has been shot in the leg "three to four" times. 

Ismail said that he was next to Imran when the attack occurred. He said that Faisal Javed was also injured. He further alleged that the attacker was wielding a AK-47 and was directly in front of the container. 

India's Ministry of External Affairs said that it is "keeping a close eye" in response to Imran Khan being injured in firing incident. 

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "It's a development that just took place. We're closely keeping an eye on and we'll continue to monitor ongoing developments." 

Pakistan-based DAWN media outlet reported that the Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi has taken notice of the firing incident. He has asked the police chief to probe and also instructed the provincial IGP to submit a report after the investigation. 

The chief minister said: "Those behind this incident will be brought to justice soon and the injured will be provided the best medical care." 

Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid confirmed that Imran Khan took bullets on both legs. He also said that the former prime minister is out of danger. 

Man suspected of attacking Pakistan ex-PM Khan shot dead, news agency AFP report quoting an aide. 

Pakistan media reported that a firing was reported near the container of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan's container near Zafar Ali Khan chowk in Wazirabad.