Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan says ‘there is still a threat’ to his life
17 November 2022 |
4:20 pm
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan reacted to the November 3 assassination attempt against him at a protest rally, during which he was shot in the leg.
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