Sharjah 24 – AFP: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all sides in Pakistan to refrain from violence as he condemned an assassination attempt Thursday on former prime minister Imran Khan.
"Violence has no place in politics, and we call on all parties to refrain from violence, harassment and intimidation," Blinken said in a statement.
"The United States is deeply committed to a democratic and peaceful Pakistan, and we stand with the Pakistani people."