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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Karachi, Aug 5<\/strong> - Karachi, Aug 5 -Unidentified gunmen opened fire at former Pakistan skipper and pace legend Wasim Akram here on Wednesday, but he survived the assassination attempt, the media reported.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The attack took place on Shah Faisal Road near Karsaaz area when Akram was in a car, travelling from his home to the National Stadium where he is supervising a 13-day training camp for talented fast bowlers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The motive behind the attack was unclear. Police have begun an investigation into the attack after shifting the former pacer to a secured place. They are trying to obtain CCTV footage of the incident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>According to reports in the Pakistan media, a shaken but alert Akram called the police helpline and registered a complaint after the attack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Akram said two unidentified armed men on a motorcycle opened fire at his vehicle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;A car hit my vehicle from the rear and a person sitting in the other car fired a shot at me.&quot; Akram was quoted as saying by dailypakistan.com.pk after the incident on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 49-year-old denied receiving any threat prior to the incident and alleged that a government official, who was inside the car, attacked him. He added he has already given the car&#39;s registration number to the police.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I have noted down the vehicle&#39;s number and given it to the police,&quot; Akram was quoted as saying by tribune.com.pk on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Akram is regarded as one of the greatest pacers of all time. He has taken 414 Test and 502 One-Day International (ODI) wickets in an international career spanning two decades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since his retirement, Akram has become a commentator and has also undertaken short term coaching assignments for PCB. He is also currently employed as the bowling coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>(IANS)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n",
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