Masood was conscious but was in deep pain. He has been taken to hospital for scans.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has managed to win six out of eight National Assembly (NA) seats that were up for grabs in the by-elections held in three provinces on October 16.

President Alvi said only political stability could bring in foreign investment and ensure the implementation of the International Monetary Fund agreement.

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to stand in the Conservative Party leadership contest to replace Liz Truss, who said earlier on Thursday she would resign, the Times reported.

The prime minister in a tweet said “nations derive their strength from the youth who power their journey and animate their future.”

Violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has surged in recent months, amid near-daily West Bank raids by Israeli forces and an uptick in attacks on troops.

Police authorities have vowed that the PTI workers will not be allowed to come near the Election Commission. The troops have also been provided with shells of tear gas.

Making hard-hitting statements, Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi accused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of stopping the supply of wheat to Punjab. He also revealed that the Punjab government was not even allowed to purchase wheat with its own money.

On Friday 2pm, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will announce verdict regarding the Toshakhana disqualification case brought against former prime minister Imran Khan.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial warned that there would be repercussions for political leadership who disobeyed the law and the constitution.

Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after just 45 days in office.

Aitzaz Ahsan said relations with political parties should remain polite. He also rejected the rumor that he is in Bani Gala and is going to join PTI, calling it propaganda.