Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-prime minister wounded at protest march

He was wounded in the leg when a burst of gunfire hit his vehicle. One person was killed and at least five others were injured, Qazet.az reports.

There was no immediate official comment on the motive for the attack which allies say was an assassination bid.

The protest march had been called to demand early elections. 

Mr Khan, 70, was leading the march, which was meant to end in the capital Islamabad.