Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has survived the assassination attempt on him and is now said to be in a stable condition. After the assassination, Khan has made some pretty startling allegations. Watch the video to know more about it.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's speeches not to be televised

On Saturday, PTI Senator Azam Swati made a startling claim and accused some 'powerful' people in Pakistan of sending a private video of the couple. He said that his wife received an objectionable video of the couple from an unknown number.

Pakistan: PTI Senator Azam Swati's private video leaked; receives video of himself, wife

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The former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will resume his long march on Tuesday. The march will be interestingly resumed from Wazirabad, the same place where he was shot at on Thursday. He was discharged from the hospital earlier on Sunday.

Pakistan: Imran Khan discharged from hospital, to resume long march

Former Pakistan PM and PTI chief Imran Khan addressed the nation following an assassination attempt on his life during party’s long march rally against the government on Thursday. Khan said that he already knew that he will be attacked and later four shots were fired at him.

Pakistan Army rejects Imran Khan‘s allegations; latter insists on naming the officer in his FIR

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed today that he was aware of the plan to kill him. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Imran Khan breaks his silence after shooting

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the media again. He questioned the lack of probe and said that the rule of law must be implemented. He also accused the Punjab Police of not registering an FIR in the case.

Imran Khan questions lack of probe, says 'rule of law must be implemented'

<p>A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan levelled serious allegations against&nbsp;Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif&nbsp;of plotting his assassination, the latter has&nbsp;demanded the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP)&nbsp;Umar Ata Bandia to constitute&nbsp;a 'full court commission' to look into the matter.</p>

<p>“I am requesting chief justice of Pakistan to constitute a full court commission and include all judges whether they are senior or junior,” said Sharif during a press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan PM said he will formally write a letter to the chief justice seeking the constitution of the commission to be headed by a top court judge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If I am found involved in any conspiracy, I will quit politics,” said Sharif before adding,&nbsp;“The federal government will also fully cooperate with the commission and will accept its findings whole-heartedly."</p>

<p>Sharif also informed that the Pakistan Army's demand to probe the allegations made by Khan will be accepted in letter and spirit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I will appear before the commission whenever it will summon me.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-the-gunman-who-attacked-imran-khan-531023"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: The gunman who attacked Imran Khan</strong></a></p>

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<p>As reported by WION, during the hour-long televised speech on Friday evening, Khan narrated details of the failed assassination attempt on him and accused PM Sharif along with the country's interior minister and a senior military officer of plotting the attack without sharing any evidence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PTI chief&nbsp;urged Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to hold the "black sheep" in his institution accountable.</p>

<p>Khan&nbsp;also said he had a video, which will be released in case something untoward happened to him.</p>

<p>"Four people plotted to kill me behind closed doors. I've a video with me, if something happens to me, the video will be released," added Khan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pak-pm-imran-khan-to-address-the-nation-shortly-pti-announces-nationwide-protests-531241" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Imran Khan addresses the nation; blames PM Shehbaz Sharif, home minister and ISI for attack on him</strong></a></p>

<p>However, as soon as Khan made the rather acute allegations, the Pakistan Army&nbsp;released a statement&nbsp;rejecting Khan's accusations by terming them 'baseless and irresponsible'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The baseless and irresponsible allegations by chairman of PTI against the institution and particularly a senior army officer are absolutely unacceptable and uncalled for," read a statement released by&nbsp;Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The baseless allegations hurled at the institution/officials today are highly regrettable and strongly condemned. No one will be allowed to defame the institution or its soldiers with impunity," the ISPR added.</p>

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A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan levelled serious allegations against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of plotting his assassination, the latter has demanded the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandia to constitute a 'full court commission' to look into the matter.

A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan levelled serious allegations against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of plotting his assassination, the latter has demanded the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandia to constitute a 'full court commission' to look into the matter. “I am requesting chief justice of Pakistan to constitute a full court commission and include all judges whether they are senior or junior,” said Sharif during a press conference. The Pakistan PM said he will formally write a letter to the chief justice seeking the constitution of the commission to be headed by a top court judge. “If I am found involved in any conspiracy, I will quit politics,” said Sharif before adding, “The federal government will also fully cooperate with the commission and will accept its findings whole-heartedly." Sharif also informed that the Pakistan Army's demand to probe the allegations made by Khan will be accepted in letter and spirit. “I will appear before the commission whenever it will summon me.” WATCH | Gravitas: The gunman who attacked Imran Khan × As reported by WION, during the hour-long televised speech on Friday evening, Khan narrated details of the failed assassination attempt on him and accused PM Sharif along with the country's interior minister and a senior military officer of plotting the attack without sharing any evidence. The PTI chief urged Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to hold the "black sheep" in his institution accountable. Khan also said he had a video, which will be released in case something untoward happened to him. "Four people plotted to kill me behind closed doors. I've a video with me, if something happens to me, the video will be released," added Khan. Read more: Imran Khan addresses the nation; blames PM Shehbaz Sharif, home minister and ISI for attack on him However, as soon as Khan made the rather acute allegations, the Pakistan Army released a statement rejecting Khan's accusations by terming them 'baseless and irresponsible'. "The baseless and irresponsible allegations by chairman of PTI against the institution and particularly a senior army officer are absolutely unacceptable and uncalled for," read a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday. Read more: 'Baseless and irresponsible allegations,' Pakistan Army responds to Imran's accusations "The baseless allegations hurled at the institution/officials today are highly regrettable and strongly condemned. No one will be allowed to defame the institution or its soldiers with impunity," the ISPR added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif demands probe into PTI chief Imran Khan's allegations

<p>The T20 World Cup finally has its four semi-finalists – England, New Zealand, Pakistan and India. The semi-final fixtures will depend on who wins the final Group of 12 match between India and Zimbabwe. If India wins, they will face England and a loss will mean a meeting against New Zealand.</p>

<p>England, India and New Zealand all booked their spot in the final four of the tournament but it took a mammoth effort from Pakistan to script a brilliant comeback after a bad start. The Babar Azam-led side defeated Bangladesh in their final match to narrowly qualify for the knockout stages.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-thrash-bangladesh-by-five-wickets-to-miraculously-seal-semi-final-spot-in-t20-world-cup-2022-531590" hreflang="en">Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by five wickets to miraculously seal semi-final spot in T20 World Cup 2022</a></p>

<p>Pakistan will have to wait for all the results to know their opponent in the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by five wickets on Sunday after they chased down a total of 128 with Mohammad Rizwan scoring 32 off 32 balls. Earlier, Shaheen Afridi took four wickets to restrict Bangladesh to a modest total despite Najmul Hossain Shanto slamming a half-century.</p>

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<p>Despite losing to South Africa, India always looked well set to reach the next stage of the competition and it was also quite comfortable for England and New Zealand. However, with losses against India and Zimbabwe, Pakistan was almost eliminated from this year’s competition.</p>

<p>With the combinations and calculations looking quite negative for the side, Pakistan got a glimmer of hope as South Africa crashed out of the tournament after a shocking loss against Netherlands. The result meant that the Pakistan vs Bangladesh turned into a virtual knockout clash.</p>

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The T20 World Cup finally has its four semi-finalists – England, New Zealand, Pakistan and India. The semi-final fixtures will depend on who wins the final Group of 12 match between India and Zimbabwe.

The T20 World Cup finally has its four semi-finalists – England, New Zealand, Pakistan and India. The semi-final fixtures will depend on who wins the final Group of 12 match between India and Zimbabwe. If India wins, they will face England and a loss will mean a meeting against New Zealand. England, India and New Zealand all booked their spot in the final four of the tournament but it took a mammoth effort from Pakistan to script a brilliant comeback after a bad start. The Babar Azam-led side defeated Bangladesh in their final match to narrowly qualify for the knockout stages. Also read | Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by five wickets to miraculously seal semi-final spot in T20 World Cup 2022 Pakistan will have to wait for all the results to know their opponent in the semi-finals. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by five wickets on Sunday after they chased down a total of 128 with Mohammad Rizwan scoring 32 off 32 balls. Earlier, Shaheen Afridi took four wickets to restrict Bangladesh to a modest total despite Najmul Hossain Shanto slamming a half-century. Also read | Tendulkar takes a cheeky dig at SA as they get knocked out from T20 WC Despite losing to South Africa, India always looked well set to reach the next stage of the competition and it was also quite comfortable for England and New Zealand. However, with losses against India and Zimbabwe, Pakistan was almost eliminated from this year’s competition. With the combinations and calculations looking quite negative for the side, Pakistan got a glimmer of hope as South Africa crashed out of the tournament after a shocking loss against Netherlands. The result meant that the Pakistan vs Bangladesh turned into a virtual knockout clash.

T20 World Cup 2022:  Four semi-finalists confirmed as Pakistan beat Bangladesh

<p>The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has <a href="file:///C:/Users/91981/Downloads/Withdrawal%20of%20Prohibition%20Order%20Nov%2005,%202022%20(2).pdf">withdrawn its prohibition order</a> on&nbsp;television broadcasts of PTI Chairman Imran Khan's speeches and press conference, both live and those recorded&nbsp;during and after the long march. The ban was imposed&nbsp;earlier in the day stating that airing such content would create hatred among the people and endanger national security.</p>

<p>The prohibition order came&nbsp;a day after Khan delivered a speech in which he made contentious comments against Pakistan's formidable military establishment and political leadership&nbsp;following an attempt on his life during the PTI's protracted march against the government.</p>

<p>In response to ex-PM Imran Khan's allegations, PM Shehbaz Sharif has said that he would resign&nbsp;if the allegations levelled by Khan against him are proven.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baseless-and-irresponsible-allegations-pakistan-army-responds-to-imrans-accusations-531350">'Baseless and irresponsible allegations,' Pakistan Army responds to Imran's accusations</a></p>

<p>In the prohibition order earlier to all television channels, the regulatory body had stated: “Reference is invited to the speeches made by Mr. Imran Khan during Long March and his press conference aired on various satellite TV channels on November 04,&nbsp;2022, wherein he has made aspersions against the state institutions by leveling baseless allegations for orchestrating an assassination plan. Contents of his speeches are being rebroadcast on various TV channels in their talk shows and news bulletins without any editorial oversight.”</p>

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<p>It further said,&nbsp;“Airing of such content is likely to create hatred among the people or is prejudicial to maintenance of law and order or is likely to disturb public peace and tranquility or endangers national security is a serious violation of Article 19 of the Constitution and Section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 as well as Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015.”</p>

<p>When the PTI's "Haqaaqi Azadi" march was near Allahwala Chowk in&nbsp;Wazirabad&nbsp;on November 3, a suspect standing in front of the container carrying the PTI leader and top party leaders opened fire with an automatic handgun, injuring Imran also.</p>

<p><strong>Also WATCH |&nbsp;Pakistan: Imran refuses to drop army officer's name from complaint</strong></p>

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<p>Muazzam Nawaz, a PTI member, was killed, while&nbsp;14 party officials, including senator Faisal Javed Khan, MNA Ahmad Nasir Chattha, and Omer Mayar, were injured.</p>

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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has withdrawn its prohibition order on television broadcasts of PTI Chairman Imran Khan's speeches and press conference, both live and those recorded during and after the long march.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has withdrawn its prohibition order on television broadcasts of PTI Chairman Imran Khan's speeches and press conference, both live and those recorded during and after the long march. The ban was imposed earlier in the day stating that airing such content would create hatred among the people and endanger national security. The prohibition order came a day after Khan delivered a speech in which he made contentious comments against Pakistan's formidable military establishment and political leadership following an attempt on his life during the PTI's protracted march against the government. In response to ex-PM Imran Khan's allegations, PM Shehbaz Sharif has said that he would resign if the allegations levelled by Khan against him are proven. Also read | 'Baseless and irresponsible allegations,' Pakistan Army responds to Imran's accusations In the prohibition order earlier to all television channels, the regulatory body had stated: “Reference is invited to the speeches made by Mr. Imran Khan during Long March and his press conference aired on various satellite TV channels on November 04, 2022, wherein he has made aspersions against the state institutions by leveling baseless allegations for orchestrating an assassination plan. Contents of his speeches are being rebroadcast on various TV channels in their talk shows and news bulletins without any editorial oversight.” PEMRA bans broadcasting of #ImranKhan's speech and press conferences on TV. pic.twitter.com/kJr5Ba8RUr — Bilal Zafar Solangi (@bzsolangi) November 5, 2022 × It further said, “Airing of such content is likely to create hatred among the people or is prejudicial to maintenance of law and order or is likely to disturb public peace and tranquility or endangers national security is a serious violation of Article 19 of the Constitution and Section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 as well as Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015.” When the PTI's "Haqaaqi Azadi" march was near Allahwala Chowk in Wazirabad on November 3, a suspect standing in front of the container carrying the PTI leader and top party leaders opened fire with an automatic handgun, injuring Imran also. Also WATCH | Pakistan: Imran refuses to drop army officer's name from complaint Muazzam Nawaz, a PTI member, was killed, while 14 party officials, including senator Faisal Javed Khan, MNA Ahmad Nasir Chattha, and Omer Mayar, were injured. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pak media regulatory body withdraws ban on broadcast of Imran Khan's long march speeches, press conference

The controversy surrounding a gun attack on former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan continues to deepen. Imran's party has alleged that the police has been reluctant to register an FIR over the incident.

Attack on Imran: Still no FIR over Wazirabad shooting incident, police deny allegations

<p>Following the assassination attempt on him at his party's protest long march in Wazirabad on Thursday, Imran Khan addressed the people of Pakistan virtually on Friday. Khan made his first appearance after the attack, and defended himself against what seems to be an effort to assassinate the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I had already learned that there was a plan in place to kill me somewhere between Wazirabad and Gujarat," Khan said as he spoke during an address to the people of Pakistan while still being admitted at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore where he is currently recovering.</p>

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<p>"Imran Khan is in excellent spirits," said PTI leader Iftikhar Durani, who spoke with Imran Khan at the SKMC Hospital.</p>

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<p>Khan suffered gunshots and was taken urgently to a Lahore hospital. He&nbsp;was shot in both legs, according to hospital's administration. The hospital said that he had 16 wounds on both legs when he was brought in unconscious state with injuries.</p>

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<p>The former cricket star has laid the blame for the attack on his rally in eastern Punjab province on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanuallah, and a senior intelligence agency general.</p>

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Following the assassination attempt on him at his party's protest long march in Wazirabad on Thursday, Imran Khan addressed the people of Pakistan virtually on Friday.

Following the assassination attempt on him at his party's protest long march in Wazirabad on Thursday, Imran Khan addressed the people of Pakistan virtually on Friday. Khan made his first appearance after the attack, and defended himself against what seems to be an effort to assassinate the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. “I had already learned that there was a plan in place to kill me somewhere between Wazirabad and Gujarat," Khan said as he spoke during an address to the people of Pakistan while still being admitted at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore where he is currently recovering. Four people plotted to kill me behind closed doors. I've a video with me, if something happens to me, the video will be released: Imran Khan "Imran Khan is in excellent spirits," said PTI leader Iftikhar Durani, who spoke with Imran Khan at the SKMC Hospital. Also read | Imran Khan assassination attempt: Meet the 'hero' who saved Pak's former PM Khan suffered gunshots and was taken urgently to a Lahore hospital. He was shot in both legs, according to hospital's administration. The hospital said that he had 16 wounds on both legs when he was brought in unconscious state with injuries. Also read | Imran Khan assassination bid: 'Music played during call for prayer' among reasons given by attacker The former cricket star has laid the blame for the attack on his rally in eastern Punjab province on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanuallah, and a senior intelligence agency general. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan addresses the nation; blames PM Shehbaz Sharif, home minister and ISI for attack on him

<p>As the government has been working&nbsp;to stabilise the faltering national economy, Pakistan has reportedly obtained an additional USD 13 billion in financial backing from its longtime allies China and Saudi Arabia. According to finance minister Ishaq Dar, Pakistan would get around $9 billion from China and $4 billion from Saudi Arabia as part of the new financial support, in addition to guarantees for approximately $20 billion in investments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He claimed that the Chinese leadership made a commitment to renew USD 4 billion in sovereign loans, refinance USD 3.3 billion in commercial bank loans, and increase the currency swap by approximately USD 1.45 billion, from 30 billion yuan to 40 billion yuan, during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent trip to Beijing. The final figure came to USD 8.75 billion.</p>

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<p>"They promised the security of financial support,” Dar, who recently took over as the new finance minister of Pakistan from his predecessor Miftah Ismail, said and quoted Chinese President Xi Jinping as telling Sharif, “Don’t worry, we will not let you down.”</p>

<p><strong>Also WATCH |&nbsp;Battle drawn between Pakistan's army, Imran Khan after attack on former Prime Minister</strong></p>

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<p>The minister said roughly USD 200 million in commercial loans had already come in a few days prior.</p>

<p>For financial assistance, Pakistan has been corresponding with China and Saudi Arabia. As part of agreements for around USD 35 billion putouts against debt and obligations during the current fiscal year, this included rolling over maturing loans.</p>

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As the government has been working to stabilise the faltering national economy, Pakistan has reportedly obtained an additional USD 13 billion in financial backing from its longtime allies China and Saudi Arabia.

As the government has been working to stabilise the faltering national economy, Pakistan has reportedly obtained an additional USD 13 billion in financial backing from its longtime allies China and Saudi Arabia. According to finance minister Ishaq Dar, Pakistan would get around $9 billion from China and $4 billion from Saudi Arabia as part of the new financial support, in addition to guarantees for approximately $20 billion in investments. He claimed that the Chinese leadership made a commitment to renew USD 4 billion in sovereign loans, refinance USD 3.3 billion in commercial bank loans, and increase the currency swap by approximately USD 1.45 billion, from 30 billion yuan to 40 billion yuan, during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent trip to Beijing. The final figure came to USD 8.75 billion. Also read | As it happened: Imran Khan attack: Former PM injured in 'assassination' attempt "They promised the security of financial support,” Dar, who recently took over as the new finance minister of Pakistan from his predecessor Miftah Ismail, said and quoted Chinese President Xi Jinping as telling Sharif, “Don’t worry, we will not let you down.” Also WATCH | Battle drawn between Pakistan's army, Imran Khan after attack on former Prime Minister The minister said roughly USD 200 million in commercial loans had already come in a few days prior. For financial assistance, Pakistan has been corresponding with China and Saudi Arabia. As part of agreements for around USD 35 billion putouts against debt and obligations during the current fiscal year, this included rolling over maturing loans. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Reports: Cash-crunched Pakistan to get an additional $13 billion from China and Saudi Arabia

<p>Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has pledged to continue his "Haqeeqi Azadi" protest march, according to representatives of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI), who spoke to the Press Trust of India on Friday morning. Imran Khan was the target of an "assassination attempt" on Thursday.&nbsp;Khan, 70, was shot in his legs during a political rally in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan, when a gunman opened fire. Faisal Javed Khan, an adviser of the former prime minister who was also hurt in the incident, subsequently stated that the PTI leader will meet with authorities today to determine whether or not to continue his march.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Imran Khan will hold a party meeting at 1 pm today InshaALLAH.<br />
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<p>Other party officials, like former information minister Fawad Chaudhry, have said the campaign will not stop.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In his initial statements following the incident, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-imran-khan-injured-in-assassination-attempt-530873">Khan</a> identified the perpetrators of the attempted "assassination" as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, interior minister Rana Sanaullah Khan&nbsp;and a senior army officer. Khan accused Sharif of earlier working with the United States to get him removed from office.</p>

<p><strong>Also WATCH |&nbsp;Pakistan: 'Imran Khan sustains bullet injures in both legs', main suspect under arrest</strong></p>

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<p>Following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-imran-khan-assassination-attempt-what-actually-happened-530899">incident</a>, the Pakistani prime minister tweeted to denounce the attack and sought specific information from provincial police and administrative authorities.</p>

<p>Imran Khan, who was ousted in April after losing a vote of no confidence, was taken to the hospital but is said to be out of danger. A supporter in the rally&nbsp;was&nbsp;reportedly killed&nbsp;in the incident, which also left numerous other people injured.</p>

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Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has pledged to continue his "Haqeeqi Azadi" protest march, according to representatives of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI), who spoke to the Press Trust of India on Friday morning.

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has pledged to continue his "Haqeeqi Azadi" protest march, according to representatives of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI), who spoke to the Press Trust of India on Friday morning. Imran Khan was the target of an "assassination attempt" on Thursday. Khan, 70, was shot in his legs during a political rally in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan, when a gunman opened fire. Faisal Javed Khan, an adviser of the former prime minister who was also hurt in the incident, subsequently stated that the PTI leader will meet with authorities today to determine whether or not to continue his march. Imran Khan will hold a party meeting at 1 pm today InshaALLAH. Future course of action to be decided. — Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) November 4, 2022 × Other party officials, like former information minister Fawad Chaudhry, have said the campaign will not stop. "The real freedom long march will continue and the movement for people's rights will remain until an announcement on the general elections," he said. آج نماز جمعہ کے بعد تمام ملک میں احتجاج ہو گا. جب تک عمران خان کا مطالبہ پورا نہیں ہوتا، ملک گیر احتجاج جاری رہے گا — Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) November 4, 2022 × In his initial statements following the incident, Khan identified the perpetrators of the attempted "assassination" as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, interior minister Rana Sanaullah Khan and a senior army officer. Khan accused Sharif of earlier working with the United States to get him removed from office. Also WATCH | Pakistan: 'Imran Khan sustains bullet injures in both legs', main suspect under arrest Following the incident, the Pakistani prime minister tweeted to denounce the attack and sought specific information from provincial police and administrative authorities. Imran Khan, who was ousted in April after losing a vote of no confidence, was taken to the hospital but is said to be out of danger. A supporter in the rally was reportedly killed in the incident, which also left numerous other people injured. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan vows not to 'bow down' after assassination attempt; pledges to continue protest march

<p>The gunman who opened fire at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest march has confessed that he tried to assassinate the cricketer-turned-politician and claimed that he did so because the music being played at the agitation was interfering with azan (call for prayer).</p>

<p>A confessional video of the attacker was shared by Imran Khan's former media adviser Omar R Quraishi, showing the gunman at a police station.</p>

<p>The assailant said that his intention was to kill Khan, and no one else. He further said that the idea to eliminate the 70-year-old politician originated when Khan began the anti-government rally from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk on October 28.</p>

<p>In the clip, he can be heard saying, “I decided to kill him today (Thursday). This idea came to me when Khan started his long march. I am alone and nobody is with me. I came on my motorbike and I parked the bike in the shop of my uncle."</p>

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<p>"I decided to kill him because when a call for prayer was given, songs were being played (from the container)," he added.</p>

<p>The attack took place on Thursday evening near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town in Punjab when Khan was leading the long march to Islamabad, demanding early elections.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;First visuals of PM Imran Khan from hospital after being shot in the leg</strong></p>

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<p>The gunman claimed that he was not affiliated to any political, religious or terror outfit.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-first-visuals-of-pak-ex-pm-imran-khan-from-hospital-after-assassination-bid-531077" hreflang="en">Watch: First visuals of Pak ex-PM Imran Khan from hospital after assassination bid</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi suspended police officers in Punjab province following the leak of the attacker's confessional video statement.</p>

<p>According to ARY News, Elahi took notice of the statement and order disciplinary action against the irresponsible officials.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-imran-khan-assassination-attempt-what-actually-happened-530899" hreflang="en">In pics: Imran Khan assassination attempt: What actually happened?</a></p>

<p>The Station House Officer (SHO) and other officials of the concerned police station were suspended, the report added.</p>

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The gunman who opened fire at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest march has confessed that he tried to assassinate the cricketer-turned-politician and claimed that he did so because the music being played at the agitation was interfering with azan (call for prayer).

The gunman who opened fire at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest march has confessed that he tried to assassinate the cricketer-turned-politician and claimed that he did so because the music being played at the agitation was interfering with azan (call for prayer). A confessional video of the attacker was shared by Imran Khan's former media adviser Omar R Quraishi, showing the gunman at a police station. The assailant said that his intention was to kill Khan, and no one else. He further said that the idea to eliminate the 70-year-old politician originated when Khan began the anti-government rally from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk on October 28. In the clip, he can be heard saying, “I decided to kill him today (Thursday). This idea came to me when Khan started his long march. I am alone and nobody is with me. I came on my motorbike and I parked the bike in the shop of my uncle." Alleged shooter; I did it because he (Imran Khan) is misleading people - I did my best to try & kill him - only him & no one else Q: Why did you think of doing this? A: I thought that there is Azan happening and they are playing music on a deck. I decided to do this the day … pic.twitter.com/RoTskPfy5M — omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) November 3, 2022 × "I decided to kill him because when a call for prayer was given, songs were being played (from the container)," he added. The attack took place on Thursday evening near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town in Punjab when Khan was leading the long march to Islamabad, demanding early elections. Watch | First visuals of PM Imran Khan from hospital after being shot in the leg The gunman claimed that he was not affiliated to any political, religious or terror outfit. Also read | Watch: First visuals of Pak ex-PM Imran Khan from hospital after assassination bid Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi suspended police officers in Punjab province following the leak of the attacker's confessional video statement. According to ARY News, Elahi took notice of the statement and order disciplinary action against the irresponsible officials. Also read | In pics: Imran Khan assassination attempt: What actually happened? The Station House Officer (SHO) and other officials of the concerned police station were suspended, the report added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan assassination bid: Attacker cites 'Music played during call for prayer' as the reason

Imran Khan: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif involved in plot to kill him

Pakistan: Imran refuses to drop army officer's name from complaint

Battle drawn between Pakistan's army, Imran Khan after attack on former Prime Minister

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqaU2pajah8SN" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Responding to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's allegations against the Pakistan military for the assassination attempt, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a statement&nbsp;rejecting Khan's accusations by terming them as 'baseless and irresponsible'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The baseless and irresponsible allegations by chairman PTI against the institution and particularly a senior army officer are absolutely unacceptable and uncalled for," read a statement released by&nbsp;ISPR on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-the-gunman-who-attacked-imran-khan-531023"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: The gunman who attacked Imran Khan</strong></a></p>

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<p>"The Pakistan army prides itself for being an extremely professional and well-disciplined organisation with a robust and highly effective internal accountability system applicable across the board for unlawful acts, if any, committed by uniformed personnel."</p>

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<p>"The baseless allegations hurled at the institution/officials today are highly regrettable and strongly condemned. No one will be allowed to defame the institution or its soldiers with impunity," the ISPR said.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, during the hour-long televised speech on Friday evening, Khan&nbsp;had narrated details of the assassination attempt on him, and had&nbsp;accused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with the country's interior minister and a senior military officer of plotting the attack without sharing any evidence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PTI chief also urged Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to hold&nbsp; the "black sheep" in his institution accountable.</p>

<p>Khan&nbsp;also said he had a video, which will be released in case something untoward happened to him.</p>

<p>"Four people plotted to kill me behind closed doors. I've a video with me, if something happens to me, the video will be released," added Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-assassination-attempt-meet-the-hero-who-saved-paks-former-pm-531188" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Imran Khan assassination attempt: Meet Ibtisam Hassan, the ‘hero’ who saved Pak former PM’s life</strong></a></p>

<p>Khan suffered gunshots and was taken urgently to a Lahore hospital. He&nbsp;was shot in both legs, according to the hospital&nbsp;administration. The hospital said that Imran Khan had 16 wounds on both legs when he was brought in an unconscious state with injuries.</p>

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Responding to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's allegations against the Pakistan military for the assassination attempt, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a statement rejecting Khan's accusations by terming them as 'baseless and irresponsible'.

Responding to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's allegations against the Pakistan military for the assassination attempt, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a statement rejecting Khan's accusations by terming them as 'baseless and irresponsible'. "The baseless and irresponsible allegations by chairman PTI against the institution and particularly a senior army officer are absolutely unacceptable and uncalled for," read a statement released by ISPR on Friday. WATCH | Gravitas: The gunman who attacked Imran Khan × "The Pakistan army prides itself for being an extremely professional and well-disciplined organisation with a robust and highly effective internal accountability system applicable across the board for unlawful acts, if any, committed by uniformed personnel." Read more: Imran Khan addresses the nation; blames PM Shehbaz Sharif, home minister and ISI for attack on him "The baseless allegations hurled at the institution/officials today are highly regrettable and strongly condemned. No one will be allowed to defame the institution or its soldiers with impunity," the ISPR said. As reported by WION, during the hour-long televised speech on Friday evening, Khan had narrated details of the assassination attempt on him, and had accused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with the country's interior minister and a senior military officer of plotting the attack without sharing any evidence. The PTI chief also urged Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to hold the "black sheep" in his institution accountable. Khan also said he had a video, which will be released in case something untoward happened to him. "Four people plotted to kill me behind closed doors. I've a video with me, if something happens to me, the video will be released," added Khan. Read more: Imran Khan assassination attempt: Meet Ibtisam Hassan, the ‘hero’ who saved Pak former PM’s life Khan suffered gunshots and was taken urgently to a Lahore hospital. He was shot in both legs, according to the hospital administration. The hospital said that Imran Khan had 16 wounds on both legs when he was brought in an unconscious state with injuries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Baseless and irresponsible allegations,' Pakistan Army responds to Imran's accusations

<p>In Pakistan, political figures have previously been attacked. Fortunately, Imran Khan, the former prime minister, very narrowly escaped and sustained bullet shots in his right leg during his long march for "real freedom" on Thursday in Wazirabad. Six members of his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including its leader Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha, sustained injuries in the attack.&nbsp;A&nbsp;bigger tragedy was averted because one man had the presence of mind to tackle the gunman with bare hands. He is being hailed as a ‘hero’ by many Pakistanis.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is&nbsp;Ibtisam Hassan?</strong></h2>

<p>Supporters of Khan are hailing the man who fought off the armed assailant as a hero. Ibtisam Hassan, who is reportedly in his early thirties, has been named by some as the "saviour". According to reports, he was scooped up on the shoulders and lavished with compliments for his bravery.</p>

<p>According to Ibtisam, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-assassination-bid-music-played-during-call-for-prayer-among-reasons-given-by-attacker-531121">shooter attacked</a> while he was 10 to 12 feet away from the vehicle transporting Khan with a container mounted on it. He spotted a man loading his gun and keeping an eye on the 70-year-old PTI leader.</p>

<p>Ibtisam claimed that after the alleged shooter fired one <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-vows-not-to-bow-down-following-assassination-attempt-continue-protest-march-531156">shot at Khan</a>, he&nbsp;lunged at the assailant, seized his hand, and forced it down towards the ground. The gunman&nbsp;fired again, but this time he struck another man. He apparently dropped the gun in the midst of the tussle.</p>

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Ibtisam Hassan, a youth worker of PTI was brave enough to catch him &amp; hold his gun down otherwise it would be have been even worse!<br />
These terror tactics by the criminals in office won’t hold us back. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%AD%D9%82%DB%8C%D9%82%DB%8C_%D8%A2%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%AF%DB%8C_%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%DA%AF_%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%86?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ</a> <a href="https://t.co/kwPu8847PD">pic.twitter.com/kwPu8847PD</a></p>
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<p>“I saw him open fire and tackled him before he could fire another round. He dropped the gun and started fleeing. I chased and caught him... Khan sahab, jab tak hum zinda hain, aanch nahi aa sakti. (Khan sir, till the time I am alive, you will not be harmed),” the supporter of the former PM said, according to a report in&nbsp;India Today.</p>

<p>Ibtisam claimed to have pursued the suspect and apprehended him with the aid of other marchers.</p>

<h2>The attacker</h2>

<p>Naveed Mohammad Basheer has been named as the shooter who attacked Khan. In addition to admitting his crime, he charged the former PM&nbsp;with blasphemy, claiming that this was what drove him to attack Khan.</p>

<p>“<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-first-visuals-of-pak-ex-pm-imran-khan-from-hospital-after-assassination-bid-531077">Imran Khan</a> is misleading the people so I thought to kill him. He is doing blasphemy, playing music, and dancing when Azaan happens, I just want to kill Imran Khan. I will not leave him. There is no one behind me. I am alone," Basheer, a resident of Sodhra in the Wazirabad district, can be heard saying in a viral confessional video soon after he was arrested by the cops. He was caught with a 9mm pistol and two empty magazines.</p>

<p>Basheer was nabbed by the police and later taken to an “undisclosed location”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also WATCH |&nbsp;Imran Khan stable after suffering bullet injury; Pakistan PM, politicians slam assassination bid</strong></p>

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In Pakistan, political figures have previously been attacked. Fortunately, Imran Khan, the former prime minister, very narrowly escaped and sustained bullet shots in his right leg during his long march for "real freedom" on Thursday in Wazirabad.

In Pakistan, political figures have previously been attacked. Fortunately, Imran Khan, the former prime minister, very narrowly escaped and sustained bullet shots in his right leg during his long march for "real freedom" on Thursday in Wazirabad. Six members of his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including its leader Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha, sustained injuries in the attack. A bigger tragedy was averted because one man had the presence of mind to tackle the gunman with bare hands. He is being hailed as a ‘hero’ by many Pakistanis. Who is Ibtisam Hassan? Supporters of Khan are hailing the man who fought off the armed assailant as a hero. Ibtisam Hassan, who is reportedly in his early thirties, has been named by some as the "saviour". According to reports, he was scooped up on the shoulders and lavished with compliments for his bravery. According to Ibtisam, the shooter attacked while he was 10 to 12 feet away from the vehicle transporting Khan with a container mounted on it. He spotted a man loading his gun and keeping an eye on the 70-year-old PTI leader. Ibtisam claimed that after the alleged shooter fired one shot at Khan, he lunged at the assailant, seized his hand, and forced it down towards the ground. The gunman fired again, but this time he struck another man. He apparently dropped the gun in the midst of the tussle. Just found this video of the shooter. Ibtisam Hassan, a youth worker of PTI was brave enough to catch him & hold his gun down otherwise it would be have been even worse! These terror tactics by the criminals in office won’t hold us back. #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/kwPu8847PD — Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) November 3, 2022 × “I saw him open fire and tackled him before he could fire another round. He dropped the gun and started fleeing. I chased and caught him... Khan sahab, jab tak hum zinda hain, aanch nahi aa sakti. (Khan sir, till the time I am alive, you will not be harmed),” the supporter of the former PM said, according to a report in India Today. Ibtisam claimed to have pursued the suspect and apprehended him with the aid of other marchers. The attacker Naveed Mohammad Basheer has been named as the shooter who attacked Khan. In addition to admitting his crime, he charged the former PM with blasphemy, claiming that this was what drove him to attack Khan. “Imran Khan is misleading the people so I thought to kill him. He is doing blasphemy, playing music, and dancing when Azaan happens, I just want to kill Imran Khan. I will not leave him. There is no one behind me. I am alone," Basheer, a resident of Sodhra in the Wazirabad district, can be heard saying in a viral confessional video soon after he was arrested by the cops. He was caught with a 9mm pistol and two empty magazines. Basheer was nabbed by the police and later taken to an “undisclosed location”. Also WATCH | Imran Khan stable after suffering bullet injury; Pakistan PM, politicians slam assassination bid (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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