tagged w/ Islamabad Blast
-
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
-
-
"Be careful, Mike! These things usually come in pairs."
The words of my sound recordist, Bobby Lapp, ring as loudly as any memory of the attack.
There was no doubt what had just happened. A huge truck bomb had ripped apart the Marriott Hotel in downtown Islamabad. The shock wave started as a low rumble, then quickly blew through us, tearing apart every window pane and door jamb in our location nearby.
But once it passed, it was strangely quiet. No sirens. No wails of pain or children crying.
I know now that quiet is the sound of a country going into shock. The strange silence didn’t last long before the night sky was filled with the sounds of chaos.
"Be careful, Mike! These things usually come in pairs."
The words of my... more
-
-
This is a first hand experience and I think it is better read than quoted, read and then respond so America is represented somewhereThis is a first hand experience and I think it is better read than quoted, read and... more
-
-
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
-
-
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
-
-
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
-
