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Terrorist attacks in Pakistan and India

Page history last edited by Jigar Amin 15 years, 4 months ago

"Pakistan's President Calls for End to Terrorism..."

By Carlotta Gall

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/world/asia/21pstan.html?scp=5&sq=pakistan&st=cse

September 19, 2008

September 22, 2008

       Pakistan's new President, Asif Ali Zadari, is calling for a peace in his country. His government would offer peace to anyone who is willing to give up violence. However, he warned that if anyone who dares to violate this rules, will meet the force as a last resort. He believe that his country should stay strong and let the peace be flourished all around the country.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         -By Jigar Amin

"Bombing at Hotel in Pakistan kills at least 40"

By Carlotta Gall

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/world/asia/21islamabad.html?_r=1&scp=7&sq=&st=nyt&oref=login

September 20, 2008

September 22, 2008

      Bombing at Mariott Hotel in Islamabad on a saturday evening took a death toll of 40. Governement officials said that this incident was one of the deadliest bombing in the Pakistan's history. The truck that was involved in this bombing carried very high explosives, killing 40 and injuring more than 100 people. It was said that Marriott Hotel was served as a place for the government officials to gather for their meetings. It was an important icon for Pakistan, just like the twin towers for America. In terms of precautions, the president and the vice persident have decided to take serious actions on stopping this type of terrorrisms. Residents and officials are unsure of who were involved in this incident. However, few pointings were raised against Al-Queda and Taliban.                                                             -By Jigar Amin.

 

"After Bombing, Pakistan's President is Pressured"

By Salman Masood

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/22/world/asia/22pstan.html?scp=2&sq=&st=nyt

September 21, 2008

September 22, 2008

      The governement has finally announced that the bombing was an attack on democracy. A senior Interior Ministry official said that some enemies don't look to happy with democracy taking over this country. Although nobody is certain who is involved in this incident, president of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zadari, is taking steps to clear out this mystery. He is setting up a meeting with the president of United States, George W. Bush, to talk about this incident since the reports said that American Special Operations forces had entered Pakistan this month. Zadari is also wondering if his neighbors has anything to do with this incident. Meanwhile, the death toll has rose to 53 and injuring 233 people. Government officials have said that there were two Americans were injured in this incident and had to take them to the hospital.                                            -By Jigar Amin.

 

"More Bodies Pulled from Hotel Rubble in Pakistan"

By Salman Masood

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/22/world/asia/22marriott.html?_r=1&scp=4&sq=pakistan&st=cse&oref=slogin

September 22, 2008

September 22, 2008

      The death toll from the bombin at Mariott hotel still lies at 53 and 233 wounded. Officials prounced two Americans to be dead. Pakistani soldiers had arrived at the scence early this morning to clear out this horrific incident. President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zadari, announced that he will be starting an investigation without any assistance from other nations like United States of America. He mentioned that this incident was the deadliest incident in Pakistan's history. He continued mentioning that the truck contained 1,300 pounds of explosives and the blast created a whole of 60 feet wide and 25 feet deep. One official said that he was one the victims of this incident. Luckily, he made it out safely. Later, he had to take taxi back home since his car was severly damaged.                                                                                                                                                 -By Jigar Amin.

                                                  

Comments (2)

sandra jamieson said

at 3:22 am on Dec 1, 2008

Jigar, you do need to find on eor two stories to update this one if you can--what has happened in Pakistan since September 19?

sandra jamieson said

at 12:21 am on Dec 3, 2008

Jigar, where is your thesis? I'm looking forward to seeing how you shaped it.

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