Analyst warns of Pakistan destabilization

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 07, 2022 12:20 am

KARACHI: The assassination attempt on former prime minister Imran Khan and his accusation it was a plot involving a senior intelligence officer has pushed Pakistan into a 'dangerous phase,' analysts say.

Khan escaped with bullet wounds to his legs from an assassination attempt Thursday as he led supporters on a highly publicized march to the capital to press for early elections.

LOOMING CHAOS Police stand guard during a protest by supporters of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan against the assassination attempt on him in Karachi on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Khan on November 4 accused his successor of involvement in a plot to kill him as he recovered in hospital from gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt. AFP PHOTO

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