LAHORE: Some unknown persons … fired several pistol shots outside a dental clinic at Gulberg where Mr Bhutto was being treated between 2 p.m. to 2-30 p.m., Dr Mubashar Hasan, Chairman, People’s Party, Lahore, disclosed here … at the Lahore railway station. … Addressing the Press conference … immediately after the departure of Mr Bhutto, Dr Mubashar Hasan alleged that some pistol shots were heard when he along with Mr Bhutto was inside the clinic. Some students also shouted outside the clinic “bring Bhutto out, kill Bhutto …” — News agencies

[Meanwhile, as reported by the newspaper’s staff correspondent in Dacca,] The Dacca District Administration has issued an urgent appeal to citizens … to dig trenches immediately in the compounds of all public buildings and private houses to face any eventuality. …

[Agencies add from Islamabad,] The President has issued an order which provides for the setting up of a Special Court for the trial of persons accused of an offence punishable under Section 120 B (Criminal Conspiracy), 342 (Wrongful Confinement) or 435 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage) of the Pakistan Penal Code or Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (Spying) or Section 3 of the Enemy Agents Ordinance, 1943 (Aiding the enemy). …

Published in Dawn, November 12th, 2021