Babar Azam, Shoaib Akhtar and others react after attack on ex-PM Imran Khan during long march

On Thursday (November 03), former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured after a firing during his ‘real freedom’ rally in Wazirabad. The shocking incident took place at the Zafarali Khan Chowk. As per video footage on Geo TV, the former Pakistan cricket captain suffered three-four gunshots in his right leg. While the assassination attempt has left the entire country in a state of shock, the party officials confirmed that Imran is safe. Nonetheless, there is one causality as one person is reported to have been killed in the firing.

Many compared the attack with the former prime minister Benazir Bhutto being assassinated at a rally back in 2007. Since the incident, reactions have been pouring in from all corners. Pakistan’s cricket fraternity also joined in with the likes of captain Babar Azam, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram and many others sharing their reactions on Twitter. 

After leading Pakistan to a much-needed win over South Africa in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup, Babar took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, “Strongly condemn this heinous attack on @ImranKhanPTI. May Allah keep Kaptaan safe and protect our beloved Pakistan, Ameen.”

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Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram wrote, “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.”

Akhtar, who remains vocal on various aspects across the globe on Twitter, wrote, “Heard about the attack on @ImranKhanPTI. Alhamdolillah he is fine and in good spirits. This clip of him is from after the attack. I strongly condemn the attack.”

Md Hafeez also reacted and tweeted saying, “Strongly condemn the attack on  @ImranKhanPTI. May he stay safe & get well soon. Aameen.”

Khan’s successor and current Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif also joined in and tweeted, “I condemn the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the strongest words. I have directed Interior Minister for an immediate report on the incident. I pray for the recovery and health of PTI chairman & other injured people.”