Talking to a private news channel, he said Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal received bullet injury on his arm however his condition was out of danger.

As per initial information, a person who opened fire on the minister, has been arrested and interrogation was underway, the minister said.

He said Ahsan Iqbal was a dedicated person and he had been on front line in war against terrorism.

Talal Chaudhry appealed the nation to pray for his complete recovery.

To a question, he said Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal would be shifted to Lahore on suggestion of doctors.

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