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Imran Khan: Former Pakistani PM attends first rally since shooting - Yahoo News Canada

Last updated Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:05 ET

Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan has spoken to hundreds of thousands of supporters, in his first public appearance since being shot at and injured three weeks ago.
Crowds gathered for a rally in the city of Rawalpindi, taking flags and signs.
The former cricket star urged them to live without fear of death.
One person was killed and several others injured during the attack earlier this month, which unfolded as Mr Khan led a similar event.
The former PM was injured in his right leg and underwent surgery. He has accused members of the current government of plotting the attack, in Wazirabad.
Authorities have rejected the accusation and released a video purporting to show a confession from a man they describe as the only suspect in the shooting.
On Saturday, Mr Khan alleged that "three criminals" were waiting to make another attempt on his life.
But he said "fear makes an entire nation into slaves", telling supporters they should not be intimidated by threats or violence.
During his speech, he also admitted failures in tackling corruption during his premiership - saying he "failed in bringing the powerful under the law".
The rally took place in Rawalpindi - a city in which Pakistan's influential military is based.
The event was described as the climax of Mr Khan's "long march" - a series of rallies during which he has been demanding early elections.
Beforehand, authorities put up roadblocks and urged him to call off the rally - citing the risk of violence.
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