The news of injury to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday night spread like a fire in the jungle and people from across the globe, including celebrities and politicians, posted tweets expressing concerns about Khan’s health and prayed for his swift recovery.
Khan had tumbled down from a makeshift lifter that was taking him onto a stage at an election rally in Lahore’s Ghalib Market, resulting into head injuries and backbone fracture.
Immediately following the news of the accident, people started tweeting.
The most active among the participants was Imran Khan’s former wife, Jemima Khan, who tweeted immediately, “He’s in hospital and conscious now RT.”
She tweeted again, “This from IK’s nephew: “@HniaziISF: Chairman reciting kalma in ambulance – he is fine – plz just pray.”
Later, she tweeted, “A rallying cry from the ICU. Go Imran!#NayaPakistan#May11th.”
Renowned West Indian cricketer Brian Lara @BrianLara tweeted, “Imran Khan injured @ rally fell off stage… Out of danger Thank God!! Get well soon great man. Continue striving in what u believe in.”
Meanwhile, people from across the country heaved a sigh of relief when senior PTI leader Asad Umar tweeted, “CT scan results show only a minor fracture. IK will be fine inshaAllah though he is in a lot of pain.”
Dr Arif Alvi @ArifAlvi said in his tweet message, “People love him. Received so many calls in the first hour with people crying including our dear concerned friend.”
Faisal Javed Khan, the permanent host for Khan’s rallied, tweeted in utter optimism, “Imran Khan in high spirits. ll be on bed rest for tonight. InshALLAH he ll resume his activities for the cause Pakistan from tomr”.
Dr AQ Khan:
Tahafuz e Pakistan @DrAQ_Khan tweeted, “6 inch wound and 28 stitches on head, Imran Khan saying I’ll still go and make my speech, that’s spirit of a patriot.”
Sheikh Rashid:
AML leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmad @ShkhRasheed tweeted, “thanks to Allah, Imran Khan is out of danger. We are praying for best health, longer life & early recovery of Imran Khan.”
He also said that he had “canceled all political activities, corner meetings”.
Sherry Rehman:
Ambassador in Washington DC Sherry Rehman @sherryrehman tweeted, “Wishing PTI leader #Imran Khan a speedy recovery. Just heard he is in hospital after a bad fall. My sincerest sympathies!”
Talat Hussain:
Eminent anchor Talat Hussain @TalatHussain tweeted, “Media shud refrain from speculation. Stay put till doctors speak”.
Asfandyar Wali Khan:
Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan and other leaders of ANP also expressed their concern over Khan’s injury and prayed for his speedy recovery.
Altaf Hussain:
MQM official website said chief Altaf Hussain had asked his supporters in Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Bhakkar that he could not address due to the unfortunate incident of the fall of Imran Khan from the stage.
Nabil Gabol @Nabilgabol tweeted, “Very sorry and sad abt Imran khan accident pray for his early recovery”.
Raza Haroon: “#MQMPakistan Imran Khan is our national hero. Pray for his early and full recovery. Best wishes to him.”
Munawwar Hassan:
Syed Munawar Hasan @SMunawarHasan tweeted, “I request the Pakistani nation in general and JI workers specially to pray for Imran Khan’s speedy and complete recovery”.
Maryam Nawaz:
Maryam Nawaz tweeted, “Got the sad news while campaigning. Our prayers and wishes for Imran Khan Sahib’s early & complete recovery”.
Ahsan Iqbal:
Ahsan Iqbal @betterpakistan1h tweeted, “Praying for full and speedy recovery of Imran Khan”.
Hassan Nisar:
Hassan Nisar tweeted, “I would happily forsake my own life for #ImranKhan’s life – that is how IMPORTANT that man is to #Pakistan.”
Nasim Zehra:
@NasimZehra tweeted, “Pakistan deserves leaders like Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Benazir and Imran Khan…God save us from tragedies. Reports say he is out of danger.”
Dr Shahid Masood:
Dr Shahid Masood tweeted: “All prayers and best wishes for a very dear friend Imran Khan!”Jaldi theekh ho ja yaar! Please!”
Saroor Ijaz:
Saroor Ijaz tweeted, “Imran Khan got injured before World Cup 92 victory. History repeats itself”.