A candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) contesting a Balochistan assembly seat was attacked by gunmen in Zhob on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Haji Mir Hassan Shirani, PML-N candidate from PB-1, escaped unhurt after he came under attack in Murghakabzai area of Zhob.
The PML-N had issued a ticket to Haji Mir Hassan about two weeks ago.
Reporter Isa Tareen