APNS President Hameed Haroon has sharply reacted to the denial by the ISI regarding its involvement in the abduction and murder of journalist Saleem Shahzad. The ISI has denied any role in the murder and called the allegation of HRW “baseless”. Haroon has confirmed that the slain journalist had received threatening messages from the ISI. The deceased had not only informed Asia Time Online, but also confided in Haroon and other friends.