Home Minister: Blast was planned, not related to AC

15:44

The press conference has been concluded.

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We will get to the bottom of this. We will investigate and make sure the perpetrators are given the harshest punishment.

15:33

When asked what the explosion device was made of, the commission declined to comment citing the ongoing investigation. Umar Naseer refuted reports that the explosion came from the air-conditioner (AC). He said that the explosion was not linked to the AC in any way.

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15:26

Home Minister Umar Naseer has said that the suspects would be be named only after authorities are sure who are behind the attack.

We will name the suspects once it is confirmed… This is a serious issue. This is the first attack on the president’s life. Attacks have been planned before. This is a very complicated issue.

15:25

Home Minister Umar Naseer: The investigation is based on evidence, and not on suspicions against a particular person.

15:22

Nawaz: Not possible to provide details as the investigation is ongoing.

15:20

Nawaz: We have received the reports from the Sri Lankan forensic team. They state clearly that this was done on purpose.

15:18

Nawaz: Several people have been summoned and questioned, and information has been gathered. We have also visited the speedboat twice.

15:13

The press conference has begun.

Home Minister: Blast was planned, not related to AC

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