Imran Khan\\\'s convoy comes under attack

A stone-throwing mob attacked the convoy of former cricket star and opposition politician Imran Khan as he led supporters through the eastern city of Gujranwala to Pakistani capital, presenting the 15-month-old civilian government with its biggest challenge yet. Clashes broke out Friday as tens of thousands of protesters from two anti-government movements slowly converged on Islamabad. The unrest has raised questions over stability at a time when the nuclear-armed nation of 180 million is waging an offensive against Pakistani Taliban militants and the influence of anti-Western and sectarian groups is growing. Several hundred men brandishing ruling-party posters attacked Imran Khan’s caravan of cars and trucks, throwing stones and at some time, opened fire on the vehicles and hurled hand-made bombs. However, Imran was unhurt. Khan’s convoy was shot at but he was not injured, his spokeswoman said, report agencies.