US, Canada, Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Pakistan former PM Imran Khan

November 3, 2022

By The South Asia Times

ISLAMABAD: The US, Saudi Arabia, Canada and several other countries strongly condemned a gun attack on former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan,

In a statement, White House Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said ” the United States strongly condemns the attack on Imran Khan and the supporters, and hopes for the swift recovery of all who are injured.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also strongly condemned the brutal attack on Khan and called it unacceptable

“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,” he tweeted.

Saudi Arab also condemned the attack on Khan and said the Kingdom stand with brotherly people of Pakistan.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation and denunciation of the attempted assassination of Former #Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan,” said the Foreign Ministry.

A gunman opened fire at a campaign truck carrying Khan in the Wazirabad district of the eastern Punjab province, wounding him in the leg. He was taken to a hospital in Lahore and is said to be in stable condition.

The attack left at least one person dead and 13 others injured, according to police and hospital officials.