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It has been more than 72 hours, since 18 top Pakistani judges received letters containing a 'suspicious powder' believed to be anthrax. The origin of these letters still remains a mystery. And now, the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stepped in, he is assuring that Islamabad will initiate an investigation into the matter.

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Total sixteen Pakistani judges have received threatening white-powder letters till now. Lahore police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) have launched an investigation into the matter. Watch in for more details!

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Total twenty Pakistani judges have received threatening white-powder letters till now. Lahore police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) have launched an investigation into the matter. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Pakistan will reportedly raise the issue of the alleged use of Afghan soil for&nbsp;the recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese engineers with the Taliban following a probe pointing to a&nbsp;possible Afghan link in the matter.</p>

<p>Six people, including five Chinese engineers, were killed in a suicide attack in Besham, a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on March 26. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but a report in Pakistan's Express Tribune newspaper suggested that a network linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was behind the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An explosive-laden vehicle parked on the roadside was blown up right when a convoy transporting Chinese engineers to the Dasu hydroelectric project site from Islamabad was passing by.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The March 26 attack was the second attack on Chinese workers at the same hydroelectric project. A similar terrorist attack killed 13 people, including nine engineers in July 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan PM Sharif visits Chinese engineers working on Dam project in Dasu</strong></p>

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<p>The report in the Express Tribune claimed that Pakistani authorities have made certain arrests based on the SIM card recovered from the suicide bomber, "who is thought to be an Afghan national".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the car used in the terrorist attack was non-custom paid and smuggled into Pakistan through the Chaman border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report further added that people familiar with the development say that there is no doubt that Afghan soil was used in the attack on Chinese engineers. This is why, they say, Pakistan will take up the matter through diplomatic channels with Afghan authorities.</p>

<h2><strong>What would it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>If an Afghan link is established to the attack on the Chinese, it may mean the deterioration of ties between Beijing and Kabul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China is the only country that has accepted a full-time Taliban-appointed ambassador, in an unprecedented recognition of Afghanistan's Taliban rulers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pakistan will reportedly raise the issue of the alleged use of Afghan soil for the recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese engineers with the Taliban following a probe pointing to a possible Afghan link in the matter.

Pakistan will reportedly raise the issue of the alleged use of Afghan soil for the recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese engineers with the Taliban following a probe pointing to a possible Afghan link in the matter. Six people, including five Chinese engineers, were killed in a suicide attack in Besham, a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on March 26. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but a report in Pakistan's Express Tribune newspaper suggested that a network linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was behind the incident. Also read | Pakistan, Afghanistan set to discuss trade normalisation in Kabul talks An explosive-laden vehicle parked on the roadside was blown up right when a convoy transporting Chinese engineers to the Dasu hydroelectric project site from Islamabad was passing by. The March 26 attack was the second attack on Chinese workers at the same hydroelectric project. A similar terrorist attack killed 13 people, including nine engineers in July 2021. Also watch | Pakistan PM Sharif visits Chinese engineers working on Dam project in Dasu × The report in the Express Tribune claimed that Pakistani authorities have made certain arrests based on the SIM card recovered from the suicide bomber, "who is thought to be an Afghan national". It added that the car used in the terrorist attack was non-custom paid and smuggled into Pakistan through the Chaman border. The report further added that people familiar with the development say that there is no doubt that Afghan soil was used in the attack on Chinese engineers. This is why, they say, Pakistan will take up the matter through diplomatic channels with Afghan authorities. What would it mean? If an Afghan link is established to the attack on the Chinese, it may mean the deterioration of ties between Beijing and Kabul. China is the only country that has accepted a full-time Taliban-appointed ambassador, in an unprecedented recognition of Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan is panic-stricken. Mysterious threatening letters received by some judges have triggered alarm. Who is responsible? What was the motive? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

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Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged that his wife Bushra Bibi was poisoned while being imprisoned at his private residence in Islamabad.

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In Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters containing powder. Investigations have now revealed that the powder is anthrax. Stay tuned to learn more!

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Eight judges of the Islamabad High Court, including Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, have received threatening letters filled with suspicious substance, amidst allegations of interference by Pakistan’s powerful intelligence agencies in judicial matters. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, claimed on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was subjected to poisoning while under house arrest at their private residence in Islamabad, which had been converted into a sub-jail. He warned that the country's army chief would be held accountable if any harm came to her, according to news agency PTI.</p>

<p>The leader of PTI was present at the trial for a 190 million pound Toshakhana corruption case in Adiala jail. He informed the judge that Bushra Bibi exhibited signs of poisoning, including marks on her skin and tongue, according to the news agency's report.</p>

<p>Imran Khan urged the court to hold Pakistan Army chief (General Asim Munir) responsible in case of any harm to his wife. He alleged that members of an intelligence agency were controlling affairs at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad and Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, stating, "I know who is behind it," reported The Express Tribune newspaper.</p>

<p>Furthermore, Khan requested the court to order a medical examination for his wife, Bushra, conducted by Dr. Asim from Shaukat Khanum Hospital, expressing distrust in the doctor who had previously examined her. He also called for an investigation into the alleged poisoning of Bushra.</p>

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<h2><strong>Toilet cleaner as poison?</strong></h2>

<p>According to a PTI report, Bushra Bibi claimed that there were rumours circulating within the party suggesting that she was considered an "American agent" and that she had been poisoned with a well-known toilet cleaner. She stated that "three drops" of the toilet cleaner had been mixed into her food, asserting that a person's health deteriorates after ingesting it for a month.</p>

<p>"My eyes swell up, I feel pain and discomfort in my chest and stomach and food and water also taste bitter. Some suspicious substance was mixed in honey earlier and now the toilet cleaner was mixed in my food," claimed the former first lady.</p>

<p>"I was told by someone in jail about what was added to my food. I will not reveal any names," she said.</p>

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<p>Bushra informed the court that she had been treated with respect while in the Bani Gala sub-jail but mentioned that she was prevented from opening the windows for a period of time. Earlier, the PTI party had claimed that Bushra had been provided with "poisonous food" while in custody, leading to severe pain.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, claimed on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was subjected to poisoning while under house arrest at their private residence in Islamabad, which had been converted into a sub-jail.

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, claimed on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was subjected to poisoning while under house arrest at their private residence in Islamabad, which had been converted into a sub-jail. He warned that the country's army chief would be held accountable if any harm came to her, according to news agency PTI. The leader of PTI was present at the trial for a 190 million pound Toshakhana corruption case in Adiala jail. He informed the judge that Bushra Bibi exhibited signs of poisoning, including marks on her skin and tongue, according to the news agency's report. Imran Khan urged the court to hold Pakistan Army chief (General Asim Munir) responsible in case of any harm to his wife. He alleged that members of an intelligence agency were controlling affairs at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad and Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, stating, "I know who is behind it," reported The Express Tribune newspaper. Furthermore, Khan requested the court to order a medical examination for his wife, Bushra, conducted by Dr. Asim from Shaukat Khanum Hospital, expressing distrust in the doctor who had previously examined her. He also called for an investigation into the alleged poisoning of Bushra. Also read | Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters laced with ‘anthrax’ Toilet cleaner as poison? According to a PTI report, Bushra Bibi claimed that there were rumours circulating within the party suggesting that she was considered an "American agent" and that she had been poisoned with a well-known toilet cleaner. She stated that "three drops" of the toilet cleaner had been mixed into her food, asserting that a person's health deteriorates after ingesting it for a month. "My eyes swell up, I feel pain and discomfort in my chest and stomach and food and water also taste bitter. Some suspicious substance was mixed in honey earlier and now the toilet cleaner was mixed in my food," claimed the former first lady. "I was told by someone in jail about what was added to my food. I will not reveal any names," she said. Also watch | Pakistan: Elections in four provinces for parliament upper house Bushra informed the court that she had been treated with respect while in the Bani Gala sub-jail but mentioned that she was prevented from opening the windows for a period of time. Earlier, the PTI party had claimed that Bushra had been provided with "poisonous food" while in custody, leading to severe pain. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing 'anthrax', Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have the&nbsp;address of the sender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anthrax is a serious infectious disease and its powder form is purified anthrax spores. It is processed so that it can spread through the air as it floats and can be breathed in. For decades, anthrax has been used as a weapon around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the High Court to analyse the situation after suspicious letters were discovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The investigation focussed on the determination of the nature of the powder and its potential threat. The report cited sources as saying that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter was reportedly written by a woman named Resham. However, her address was not specified. Islamabad High Court took measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Signs and symptoms of anthrax infection include skin sores, vomiting and shock. Mostly flu-like symptoms are present such as fever, fatigue, body aches, and sore throat. It majorly depends on how a person or animal has been infected.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan's Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>The 2001 anthrax attacks in the US</strong></h2>

<p>On September 18, 2001, letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news media offices and government officials.</p>

<p>It led to the deaths of five people and 17 infections. This happened just one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing 'anthrax', Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2).

At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing 'anthrax', Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have the address of the sender. Anthrax is a serious infectious disease and its powder form is purified anthrax spores. It is processed so that it can spread through the air as it floats and can be breathed in. For decades, anthrax has been used as a weapon around the world. A team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the High Court to analyse the situation after suspicious letters were discovered. Also read: Old landmine explodes in southeastern Afghanistan; nine children killed The investigation focussed on the determination of the nature of the powder and its potential threat. The report cited sources as saying that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs. The letter was reportedly written by a woman named Resham. However, her address was not specified. Islamabad High Court took measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates. Signs and symptoms of anthrax infection include skin sores, vomiting and shock. Mostly flu-like symptoms are present such as fever, fatigue, body aches, and sore throat. It majorly depends on how a person or animal has been infected. Also read: Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case Watch: Pakistan's Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters × The 2001 anthrax attacks in the US On September 18, 2001, letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news media offices and government officials. It led to the deaths of five people and 17 infections. This happened just one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

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