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Former Pakistan leader survives shooting

Media surround a car at the site of the Pakistan shooting.

Media surround a car at the site of the Pakistan shooting. Source: AAP

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is in stable condition after being shot, in what his aides are calling a clear assassination attempt. An investigation into the attack is underway with one person in custody, as Mr Khan accuses Pakistan's current leadership of being behind the attempt on his life.


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By Essam Al-Ghalib

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is in stable condition after being shot, in what his aides are calling a clear assassination attempt. An investigation into the attack is underway with one person in custody, as Mr Khan accuses Pakistan's current leadership of being behind the attempt on his life.



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