The former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Saqib Nisar, was targeted in an explosion at his residence in Lahore's Garden Town. The blast occurred in the garage, injuring two police officers. The incident is seen as part of a series of attacks on individuals associated with the opposition party amid concerns about the government's commitment to free and fair elections. The attack comes at a time when there are reports of abductions of candidates aligned with imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan's PTI, and the return of the powerful army chief from meetings in DC. The Biden administration is criticized for its perceived lack of interest in ensuring free and fair elections in Pakistan.
Ex-chief justice of Pakistan, seen as aligned w/ imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, targeted in grenade attack. Comes as powerful army chief returns home from DC mtgs. w/ Blinken & others & candidates w/ Khan's PTI are being abducted. Biden admin uninterested in free & fair elections. https://t.co/wd7PEHyTeK
Explosion reported in Lahore city at the residence of former chief justice of Pakistan. Two cops wounded as per initial reports. https://t.co/yYAasaDW7W
لاہور کے علاقے گارڈن ٹاؤن میں سابق چیف جسٹس ثاقب نثار کے رہائش گاہ میں دھماکا ہوا۔ جس کے نتیجے میں 2 پولیس اہلکار زخمی ہو گئے۔ ذرائع کے مطابق دھماکا گھر کے گیراج میں ہوا، اس وقت سابق چیف جسٹس گھر پر موجود تھے۔ #SaqibNisar #Blast #Lahore #Pakistan https://t.co/TAMMEpEohK
BREAKING: Explosion / blast at the home of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, local media reports
BREAKING: Explosion / blast at the home of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, local media reports
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