Friday, September 26, 2008

The Aftermath of Islamabad by Nicole Griffin



Figure 1: The aftermath of Pakistan's Marriott




After the 1,300 pound monster explosive, after the annihilation of fifty-seven people, after injuring over a hundred innocent, after leaving a massive crater measuring over fifty feet wide, after destroying a two-hundred fifty eight room hotel, the aftermath of such demonic activity. Saturday’s explosion in Pakistan’s capitol city Islamabad left many to become anxious about high terrorist activity that has continued throughout the year.
The aftermath of the bombing has concluded that extremist activity may persist, and government officials have cautioned many American tourist and government employees to be aware of their surroundings. The U.S government barred many employees from local hotels and have suggested more secret locations for rest. Pakistan’s government has also recommended, for the safety of U.S. travelers, to avoid all travel into Pakistan unless it is truly essential. The local intelligence staff of Islamabad has also placed the Benazir Bhutto International airport on a high alert for terrorism, though many travelers’ were upset, this action was necessary for the protection of the country’s citizens and foreign travelers.
I believe extreme measures must be put into action for a change to take place in many countries with such extreme terrorist activity. Intelligence reports indicate the group of extremists stems from a tribal area in Pakistan that houses the Islamic group, Al Qaeda. Since Pakistan vows to stand with the United States against this war, I believe the two countries will make extreme efforts to continue to find the top leaders of Al Qaeda and break down the structure of their evil plots!
Source:http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/09/25/pakistan.airport/index.html

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