A suicide bombing occurred in Islamabad, Pakistan on Thursday after a civilian entered through security check-points that allegedly contained sweets for the police headquarters. Although no victims were killed in the incident, 17 were injured outside the policemen’s living unit. The explosion took place about six miles from the parliament building. Ironically enough, lawmakers were discussing the decreasing amount of security within the country as the event took place. Islamabad is at a state of unease during this time period, especially following a bombing at a Marriot hotel that took place last month. This attack killed over 50 individuals as well as injuring over 250. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has released a statement stating that his country will not allow the use of foreign aid, such as the United States, for the sole purpose of fighting terrorism. Tensions between the two countries have since increased due to an unaccounted missile attacking a Pakistani tribe that is suspected to be from the United States Military. NATO and the United States military in Afghanistan claim that Pakistan is not being proactive in counter-terrorism acts and is resulting in the defacement of their country. In an effort to prove their self as a country aimed to combat terrorism, Pakistani fighter jets were sent to remote regions to target Taliban leader and radio host, Maulana Fazlullah. Fazlullah broadcasts in order to promote the efforts of terrorism. On either end of the spectrum, foreign relations for countries such as Pakistan are at a severe state and have only worsened thus far into the war.
LINK: http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/09/pakistan.missile/index.html
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