Regarding the mysterious abduction of Punjab’s slain governor Salmaan Taseer’s son, he claimed that Shahbaz Taseer is alive and was recently shifted to the Pak-Afghan border, most probably to North Waziristan.
Threats to Bilawal
“The TTP and al Qaeda have planned to assassinate Bilawal,” Malik told reporters on Monday. “Necessary measures have been taken for Bilawal’s security in and outside of Pakistan,” he said.
According to intelligence reports, Bilawal could be targeted by militants when he comes to visit Garhi Khuda Bux – his family’s native town in Sindh – in December to commemorate his mother Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary.
Officials associated with the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) told The Express Tribune that the cell has shared reports with President Zardari regarding the threats to Bilawal’s life. An official letter was also sent to the Prime Minister Secretariat earlier this month.
A senior interior ministry official, quoting revelations of the British Security Service (MI5), confirmed that there were threats to Bilawal’s life. The MI5 in coordination with the Oxford University – where Bilawal is currently studying – is assessing how to provide more security to Bilawal, the official said. A detailed report will be handed over to the president at the end of the month, he said. Around Rs136.5 million is being spent on Bilawal’s security in Britain, according to official sources. However, NCMC chief Brig (retd) Javaid Lodhi refused to divulge any details due to “the sensitivity of the matter”.
Meanwhile, the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta), in collaboration with the NCMC, has begun investigations to foil threats against the president’s son, officials said. Nacta, with assistance from Rangers, also found some clues regarding death threats against famous politicians and personalities in Karachi, they said.
Malik also made some startling revelations in the Shahbaz Taseer abduction case, which has entered its eighth week. He assured that Shahbaz’s whereabouts will be unearthed soon. “The kidnappers’ identity still remains unclear since no militant organisation has confirmed his kidnapping yet,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 18th, 2011.
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@kashan: Insha_allah one day he will come back home safely my wishess to Baji AMINA TASEER and his family
If 136.5 million ruppees are being spent on his security JUST in England, imagine how much of our money will be spent on his security once he DOES get to Pakistan. Just wish that kind of money was used to protect us ordinary citizens of Pakistan.
Oh please I don't think that BALAWAL ZARDARI is that important that Al Qaeda will spend its resources Kidnapping him. Its just another publicity stunt. PPP is losing and the elections are near so they are trying to create a scene whr the citizens wud symphatize with thm and give them votes.
and secondly I don't understand why would Al Qaeda tell it's plans to Malik. Quite confusing.
God bless Bilwal and keep him safe.
Bilawal has left Oxford...does not make sense this report.
Maybe this might be an excuse to provide fool proof security to Mr. Bilawal .......so that no one raises any fingers.
@RichPrejudiced: What do you want? I am scared from Pakistanis who envy, oppose and negate the situation. Bilawal and Shahbaz, both are human beings. Being a philanthropist, humanity comes first to me before my religion. I also remember that MY religion preaches humanity not brutality.
As far as it is about Dengue and Flood, steps are being taken. Prayers have been sent to God. Now what is left to be done is resisting patience and tolerance. Praying for a billionaire does not negate other prayers sent to God. Indeed, Allah is the greatest.
"Interior Minister revealed that Shahbaz Taseer, the kidnapped son of slain former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer has been shifted to the Pak-Afghan border, most probably to North Waziristan.' And Pakistan refuses to do an operation in N Waziristan?
Is 136.5 MillionRS spent monthly or annually? This 136.5 MillionRs equals to almost a million pound with current exchange rate of 136 GBP. How much money is 'collectively' spent on President, PM, all CM and Governor of four provincens + Mr. Nawaz Sharif.
Last but not the least - Everyone has to answer the question of what they did to provide security to a common man during their rule.
agree with @mr.shah. our real enemies r the banned oufits related to the taliban and alqaida. i pray to ALLAH to protect bilawal from these butchers(terrorists) and 4 the safe return of shahbaz taseer to his family.Ameen
May ALLAH protect whole of humanity from the clutches of Al Qaeda and Tehrik-e Talban . These organizations are killers and they will rot in hell. Members of these terrorist organizations cannot be Muslims. Muslims are not allowed to kill or kidnap any human being. Inshallah Shahbaz Taseer and thirty kidnapped student from Wana Waziristan will be back home soon.
Do the Pakistani taxpayer pay Rs136.5 million for Bilawals security? Last time I checked he didnt hold a public office.
“Around Rs136.5 million is being spent on Bilawal’s security in Britain,” Is it a joke??? Common citizen is dying here every day and Rs136.5 million has been spent on someone who is British National? WOW Subhan Allah
We are now worst than Afganistan.........
The abduction of Shahbaz Taseer is a conspiracy to divert people from real issue of blasphemy laws. We all know who is behind this. How did Rehman Malik know that they took him in a red car with broken light. If they had this level of detail why could they not intercept them? It looks very very fishy indeed.
It seems that Pakistan is built to serve and proetct some dynasties and their cronies. The sufferings of people on the street continue. The governement really does not care about its people. Shame on us..
Who cares if they want to kill or kidnap Bilawal? What about the tens of thousands of Pakistanis who get killed/kidnapped in Pakistan each year? To the Government of Pakistan, all Pakistanis should be the same - Bilawal or no Bilawal.
next thing the abductors want an exchange for QADRI . . . . !!!!!!
I have a feeling, Qadri's life will be trader for Shahbaz Taseer's life! This is going to be a greek tragedy! Life of son for the life of killer of his father! What a country!
@RichPrejudiced: Every life is important, including his. Just because you don't like rich people it doesn't give you the right to dismiss his life so heartlessly. Pull your head out of it's little hole and look at the bigger picture. What implications does this have for you or your family if people around you are being kidnapped and murdered for freedom of speech? Dengue is something we are ALL trying to stop, but the kidnappers out there are actually causing this on purpose, to destabilize our country. You should be praying very hard to stop this internal cancer.
@RichPrejudiced There is support for Mr. Taseer's son because he was kidnapped. Why shouldn't anyone support someone who has been kidnapped? This is a basic right that every civilian should have along with many others (i.e. the right NOT to be kidnapped.) When laws are broken, in this case when someone is held against their will, then it is time for the public to show support for the victim. I understand there are many other problems in the country such as infectious disease but this article is about Mr. Taseer's son. By the way, who are you to tell others what to pray about? To each their own.
media should stop playing "me first" games with cases that are being sought by the police. You are actually abetting them.
If you figured out where he is then why don't you go and get him !? ! !
Our Prayers are with you Shahbaz Taseer. May you reach home safe. Ameen.
he should not be blamed for the acts his father did infact his father has already been killed so he should be freed....
Please also pray for the recovery of those innocent Pakistani citizens who went missing during Musharraf regime.
If only we all showed this much concern to the hundreds of thousands of other abductions taking place all over the country, and our prayers could reach them; maybe then such news of shahbaz/bilawal abductions & plots of abductions would not matter.
It is a shame how we now show concern & pray for a select few and not the thousands of those who are from us and amongst us.
"Shahbaz Taseer has been taken to the Afghan-Pakistan border in a red Suzuki van with one broken tail light..." How do they know so much and yet cannot rescue him? There are so many dodgy things about Pakistan that nothing must come as a surprise.
May Shahbaz come home safe and well, and may all the unnamed abducted/missing Pakistanis be rejoined with their loved ones.
Wouldn't it be better to share this information in media after this case is resolved? Just a thought.....
Wow, seriously wow.......
I am totally shocked to see so much duaein and support for a person who everyone knows is not at all related to an average pakistani. While no-one here i m sure prays for those affected by dangue , those killed by drone attacks and those killed in suicide attacks & bomb blasts in Pakistan and no one prays for those soldiers and village people killed by taliban in Dir.
Ohh i am shocked to my soul, what have we become, praying for a billionaire and nothing for average pakistani. I just have no words to express my sickening to see such prejudiced behavior.
May ALLAH protect you and you back to your home safely. Ameen
Kill these militants NOW!!!!
God bless you, Shahbaz. It is a very incorrect conception of few Muslims in Pakistan that they are revering Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him by supporting the murder of Slain Salman Taseer.
Blessings to Bilawal.
was this the "good news" Rana Sanaullah was talking about here?
www.tribune.com.pk/story/256997/shahbaz-taseer-abduction-sanaullah-says-good-news-soon/
May you return to your loved ones soon... We are all waiting for you... Stay safe...