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It appeared to be a message sent from Hell. The massive blast was heard 15 kilometres away.
Eyewitnesses have told the BBC that a vehicle crashed through the security barriers in front of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad.
The 290-room building was the scene of total carnage as the blast ripped into its facade, destroying everything in its path.
The Marriott is just a half kilometre from Pakistan's national parliament and the residence of the prime minister.
Security sources believe these were the preferred targets, but the bomber (or bombers) was deterred by a huge security presence around those buildings.
At the time of the attack, President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and many members of parliament were having dinner at the prime minister's residence.It appeared to be a message sent from Hell. The massive blast was heard 15 kilometres... more
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US Democrat presidential candidate, Barack Obama has said that if Pakistan didn’t take action against the extremists, then the US would.
In a public debate with the US Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, Barack Obama said that if the government of Pakistan made excuses for taking action against the extremists, then he would order US Forces to target the extremists’ hideouts inside Pakistan. However, the Republican candidate, John McCain surprisingly opposed this proposal and said that he would not enter into arguments on this policy in public. John McCain said that he would also oppose any proposal for a cut in assistance being given to Pakistan as punishment for Pakistan’s alleged non-cooperation.US Democrat presidential candidate, Barack Obama has said that if Pakistan... more
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Europe and the US have condemned a massive bomb attack on the Marriot luxury hotel in Pakistan's capital Islamabad which killed dozens and injured some foreign nationals according to reports.
At least 50 people were killed and around 200 injured Saturday in an apparent suicide bomb attack on the five-star Marriot hotel in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, witnesses and officials said.
A suicide bomber detonated a truck packed with explosives at the heavily-guarded hotel which is located near government buildings and diplomatic in Islamabad's high security zone.
There were fears that foreign diplomats and embassy staff were among those injured or killed.Europe and the US have condemned a massive bomb attack on the Marriot luxury hotel in... more
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ISLAMABAD: Over 50 people were hurt, many of them seriously, when an explosives laden truck rammed into Mariot Hotel here on Saturday.
Over 50 people have been brought to the local hospitals.
The powerful explosion caused fire in many parts of the hotel besides damaging the buildings around the hotel.
Emergency has been declared in the hospitals of the capital city.ISLAMABAD: Over 50 people were hurt, many of them seriously, when an explosives laden... more
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At least 60 people were killed and 200 others injured when an explosives laden truck rammed into a five star hotel here on Saturday, according to a foreign news agency.
The wounded, many of them critically were rushed to the local hospitals after the deadly explosion.
The powerful explosion caused fire in many parts of the hotel besides shattering the windowpanes of the buildings around the hotel.
Emergency has been declared in the hospitals of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.At least 60 people were killed and 200 others injured when an explosives laden truck... more
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This is a great video. Never knew these kind of people lived in Pakistan.
Guys all Indians wants a strong Pakistan because it benifits all Indian companies.
So pull yourselves up.This is a great video. Never knew these kind of people lived in Pakistan.
Guys all... more
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A funny video of President Bush addressing Pakistan while on a officila visit.
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A long-delayed plan to send dozens of U.S. military advisors to Pakistan to train its army in counterinsurgency could begin in a matter of weeks under a new agreement on a training base, according to the top U.S. military officer.
Washington for months has urged the Pakistani military to accept the training team. Pakistan has resisted, asking for additional weaponry and equipment some U.S. officials believe is best suited for its standoff with regional rival India.A long-delayed plan to send dozens of U.S. military advisors to Pakistan to train its... more
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown voiced opposition Friday to US strikes against Islamic militants in Pakistan but said the two sides were close to reaching a deal on the issue.
Brown, who met new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in London this week, was asked about drones apparently operated by the United States striking targets in tribal border areas of northwest Pakistan.British Prime Minister Gordon Brown voiced opposition Friday to US strikes against... more
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Seven killed in U.S. missile strike in South Waziristan
WANA: Suspected U.S. drones fired four missiles Wednesday in a northwestern Pakistani tribal area near the Afghan border killing 7 people while 3 others were injured, officials said.
"Four missiles were fired by suspected U.S. drones in Baghar Cheena area in the restive South Waziristan on Wednesday evening," a senior security official told a foreign news agency.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has claimed that U.S. led coalition forces carried out drone strike on an ammunition storage facility of Taliban, in which one al-Qaeda member and 3 Taliban militants were killed. The U.S. authorities said they shared the news with Pakistani officials after conducting the strike.
U.S. operated spy planes continued their flights in Wana and other territories.
The missile strike came hours after U.S. military chief Admiral Michael Mullen reiterated Washington's respect for the sovereignty of Pakistan.
Mullen, who flew to Islamabad on an unannounced trip late Tuesday, met General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani amid tensions over U.S. raids on tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
"There are a few militant training camps in the area and no civilian population around the site of strikes," another official added.Seven killed in U.S. missile strike in South Waziristan
WANA: Suspected U.S. drones... more
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