Punjab Religious Affairs Minister Ehsanuddin Qureshi survived an attack in Multan on Friday.
Unidentified assailants opened fire on the minister’s car. Qureshi escaped unhurt while his car was damaged partially.
Speaking to reporters, he said he would not be frightened. “I will not be scared by such cowardly attacks.”
Qureshi reaffirmed his desire to contest the upcoming elections.
Meanwhile, police told a private TV channel that someone had thrown stones at the MPA’s car which cracked the windshield.
Qureshi served as Municipal Councilor during 1983-91 and as Punjab Assembly member during 1993-97 and 1997-99. He is a businessman, who was elected for a third term on a provincial seat in 2008 general elections.