Bomb scare in Pakistan Secretariat causes panic
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif was in the secretariat's block C, had been receiving threats.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD AZEEM
ISLAMABAD:
A bomb scare in the Pakistan Secretariat resulted in employees rushing out of the complex in a panic on Friday, Express News reported.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif was in the secretariat's block C, and had been receiving threats. The bomb was reported to be in either block A, B, C or D of the complex.
At 8am the defence minister's office received a call saying there would be a bomb attack.
The Bomb Disposal Squad has reached the location and is searching the area.
The parking area is also being checked and all vehicles, except those of the secretary and deputy secretary, are being stopped outside. All private guards are being asked not to enter the building.
The green belt is also being checked and a large contingent of the police has been called to the location.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
A bomb scare in the Pakistan Secretariat resulted in employees rushing out of the complex in a panic on Friday, Express News reported.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif was in the secretariat's block C, and had been receiving threats. The bomb was reported to be in either block A, B, C or D of the complex.
At 8am the defence minister's office received a call saying there would be a bomb attack.
The Bomb Disposal Squad has reached the location and is searching the area.
The parking area is also being checked and all vehicles, except those of the secretary and deputy secretary, are being stopped outside. All private guards are being asked not to enter the building.
The green belt is also being checked and a large contingent of the police has been called to the location.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.