Pakistani PM denies involvement in assassination attempt on Khan
Pakistan's Premier Shehbaz Sharif has rejected allegations that he was involved in the assassination attempt on opposition leader Imran Khan_ as supporters of the former prime minister continue to protest_ demanding an investigation into the shooting.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman was shot in the leg during an anti-government rally on Thursday. The cricketer-turned-politician has blamed Sharif_ Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and a top general of the Pakistan military for attempting to assassinate him.
'I do not have the right to remain in office if there is any shred of evidence found regarding my involvement in this case_' PM Sharif said on Saturday_ adding that there was no evidence presented against the three people named by Khan.
'I will quit politics forever if it comes to that_' he told reporters in the northeastern city of Lahore.
Speaking to reporters in northeastern city of Lahore_ Pakistan Prime Minister said there was no evidence presented against the three people named by Khan.
He urged the Supreme Court to form a full court commission to investigate the 'grave' allegations.
I request the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial to form a full court commission as there should be an immediate decision on this issue after a thorough investigation_ PM Sharif added.
Imran Khan was premier until April when he was ousted in a vote of no confidence_ which he says was orchestrated by the US administration- a charge repeatedly denied by the government and the powerful military.
Khan has since accused military officials of custodial torture and harassment of his party workers_ which include a senator and a top aide.
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