Global Celebs Anguished As Imran Khan Shot In Assassination Bid

Global Celebs Anguished As Imran Khan Shot In Assassination Bid
International celebrities including Pakistanis of note on Thursday took to micro-blogging site Twitter to express their anguish after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was attacked in Wazirabad.

Pakistani heartthrob Ali Zafar said the nation needed Imran while reminiscing about the aftermath of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader 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"

Star Indian anchor Rajat Sharma was left "shocked" at the "highly-condemnable" incident. "Shocked to learn about the murderous attempt on the life of Imran Khan. He has been shot at in Wazirabad near Gujranwala in a highly condemnable incident. May he recover from his injury at the earliest. @ImranKhanPTI @PTIOfficial

Pakistani cricketer-of-note Wahab Riaz "strongly-criticised" the incident. "I strongly condemn the attack on @ImranKhanPTI and his acquaintances in Wazirabad. Prayers for everyone's safety and recovery