Seven people, including former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and other party leaders, were injured and a party worker was killed in a gun attack on the PTI chief’s container yesterday when his convoy reached Allah Wala Chowk, Wazirabad.
Subsequently, celebrities around the world poured in their condolences and sent their prayers and heartfelt wishes for Imran Khan.
Turkish actor Cengiz Coşkun, who played Turgut Alp in the TV show Diriliş: Ertuğrul, condemned the attack and wished Imran Khan a speedy recovery.
Strongly condemn the Attack on @ImranKhanPTI May he Get well soon
— Cengiz Coskun (@CengizCoskuun) November 3, 2022
Zimbabwean Islamic scholar, Mufti Ismail Menk, also prayed for the former prime minister’s speedy recovery.
Shocked and saddened by news that Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured following a shooting incident. I wish him well and a speedy recovery. Violence in all forms is totally wrong and unacceptable, no matter what our differences may be. #imrankhaninjured
— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) November 3, 2022
Even Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strongly condemned the violent act.
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
Rohai Hyatt thanked God for Imran Khan’s safety.
Thank God Imran Khan is safe. This is not a good development. Allah khair karay#firing
— Rohail Hyatt 🇵🇰 (@rohailhyatt) November 3, 2022
Adnan Siddiqui was shocked and prayed for Imran’s speedy recovery.
Shocked beyond words…May Allah keep @ImranKhanPTI and others safe. Praying for speedy recovery of everyone who’s got injured in this violence.
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) November 3, 2022
Fakhr e Alam also jumped on the bandwagon and showered prayers onto the injured PTI Chief.
Prayers for everyone’s safety. May Allah have mercy on our country. #Pakistan
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) November 3, 2022
Ali Zafar recalled the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
I remember the dark,depressing days n time after the assassination of Shaheed mohtarma BeNazir Bhutto. God forbid had anything fatal happened to @ImranKhanPTI no one can imagine what would erupt. If this is his spirit after being shot 3-4 times in the leg we do need to #ImranKhan pic.twitter.com/6hq050rN5S
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) November 3, 2022
Wasim Akram was deeply disturbed by the gruesome event and urged the nation to unite..
Deeply disturbed about the events unfolding in Wazirabad . Our prayers with Imran BHAI and everyone there. We as a country must come together and not allow anyone to distort our national unity.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 3, 2022
Haroon Shahid expressed his relief after learning of Imran Khan’s safety.
Khan Saab is safe! Allah ka shukar.
— Haroon Shahid (@Haroon_5hahid) November 3, 2022
Osman Khalid Butt tweeted a prayer for the entire PTI convoy.
Prayers with Imran Khan, Faisal Javed and the entire PTI convoy.
Had the worst happened (Nauzubillah), this country would have gone into a state of anarchy.— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) November 3, 2022
Actor Armeena Khan questioned if the perpetrators think they can get away with this in today’s world.
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Frieha Altaf shared that she was afraid this would happen.
Imran khan shot! In an attempt on his life In the leg during the long March. Was so afraid this might happen. Duas for his ❤️🩹 recovery. #ImranKhan #PTI #imrankhanshot
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) November 3, 2022
Hira Tareen was saddened by the terrible news and wished Imran Khan well.
Very sad to hear about the firing incident which resulted in Imran Khan being shot and other being injured as a well. Prayers for his recovery and hope there aren’t any casualties. Hope we get to the bottom of who is responsible! #ImranKhanLongMarch #imrankhan pic.twitter.com/cp5R2x2S0q
— Hira Tareen (@HiraTareen) November 3, 2022
Comic artist-turned-actor Arsalan Naseer prayed for Imran Khan, his companions, and the protestors.
Assassination attempt on Imran Khan! Heard he is safe but injured. May Allah keep him, his companions & the protestors safe 🙏
— Arsalan Naseer (@ArslanNaseerCBA) November 3, 2022
Veena Malik expressed disappointment and stated that the bullet wasn’t shot at Imran Khan but at the hearts of 22 crore citizens.
خان کے لوگوں نے خان کو گھیر کر خان کی جان بچائی
یہ گولیاں خان پر نہیں 22 کروڑ عوام کے دل پر چلی ھیں ۰۰۰
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) November 3, 2022
We wish Imran Khan a speedy recovery and hope he bounces back soon.
