Pakistani heartthrob Ali Zafar said the nation needed Imran while reminiscing about the aftermath of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto. "I remember the dark,depressing days n time after the assassination of Shaheed mohtarma BeNazir Bhutto. God forbid had anything fatal happened to @ImranKhanPTI no one can imagine what would erupt. If this is his spirit after being shot 3-4 times in the leg we do need to #ImranKhan"
Star Indian anchor Rajat Sharma was left "shocked" at the "highly-condemnable" incident. "Shocked to learn about the murderous attempt on the life of Imran Khan. He has been shot at in Wazirabad near Gujranwala in a highly condemnable incident. May he recover from his injury at the earliest. @ImranKhanPTI @PTIOfficial
Pakistani cricketer-of-note Wahab Riaz "strongly-criticised" the incident. "I strongly condemn the attack on @ImranKhanPTI and his acquaintances in Wazirabad. Prayers for everyone's safety and recovery