Khan, whose political party draws some of its support from hardline religious elements in Pakistan, has been a frequent critic of The Satanic Verses author, a spat that is rapidly turning into a feud.
Shireen Mazari, a senior member of Khan's Movement for Justice party, said he was cancelling his appearance as a key note speaker at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi on Friday.
"He could not even think of participating in any programme that included Salman Rushdie, who has caused immeasurable hurt to Muslims across the globe," she said. » | Rob Crilly | Islamabad | Wednesday, March 14, 2012
