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Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called terrorism a cancer that the government is determined to eliminate after a suicide attack on the Marriott Hotel killed at least 40 people, “Terrorism is a cancer in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Pakistan, we are determined, God willing, we will rid the country of this cancer,” Zardari said in a televised address to the nation, hours after the attack in the heart of the capital Islamabad. “We will not be deterred by these cowards, Pakistanis are brave and fearless people, they are not afraid of death,” he said. “I promise you that such actions by these cowards will not lower our resolve,” he said. “I appeal to all democratic forces to come and save Pakistan,” he said. “It was a day of festivity and celebration for democracy and the entire nation, but these cowards turned our jubilation into grief,” he said. Zardari, who took office earlier this month, vowed in his parliamentary speech to “root out terrorism and extremism wherever and whenever they may rear their ugly heads.”In his televised address later, he assured families of those killed in the blast that the government would support them. “All those who embraced martyrdom were our brothers and children. I ask all those sisters who lost their brothers, and mothers who lost their sons to be patient, because these people died with their boots on. “They were martyred for this country and we will always remember them and support their families,” he said.
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Saudi Airlines staff is missing in Marriott blast , Saudi Embasdor reached on blast site, He confirmed that their war 16 Saudi nationals in the hottel at time of blast and out of that 4 are still missing. So far injured in Hospitals are US, Danish, Koreon, Saudi, German, Afgan, keniya are confirm.
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Pakistan ARMY is called in the Capital for Help. Army has taken over Marriott Hotel Rescue operation. four foreigners are dead in this attack according to some sources.
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More than 60 dead and more than 200 injured in latest news, including Danish Diplomats and US, Saudi and other citizens. Many other VIP’s were in the building including members national essambly.
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More than 50 dead and more than 150 injured in latest news, including Danish Diplomats and 3 US citizens. Many other VIP’s were in the building The explosion was heard miles away from the site of the blast. Unconfirmed reports say that the blast was caused by a suicide bomber. The explosion was heard miles away from the site of the blast. Unconfirmed reports say that the blast was caused by a suicide bomber. An Associated Press reporter at the scene saw many people, including foreigners, running out, some of them stained with blood. Others lay on the ground, either unconscious or dead. Security has been put on high alert across the country, interior ministry sources Television reports say that some people are still trapped inside the building, efforts are underway to try to rescue them. The president and prime minister have condemned the suspected suicide blast at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. They have expressed deep sorrow and sympathies for the victims. ————————————————————————————————————-
More than 50 dead and more than 150 injured in latest news , So far because of high fire so many peoples are still trap in upper level of building. The hottel is totally destroy.
A powerful explosion outside the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad rocked the capital on Saturday evening, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others, according to initial reports.
Police suspect an explosive laden vehicle rammed into the gates of the Marriott Hotel. At least two people have been killed and twenty five injured, including foreigners. Television footage shows flames coming out of the building and several vehicles destroyed. Ambulances and fire bgrigades have reached the scene. The entire area has been cordones off by security forces.
Blast in Capital of Pakistan Near to PM and President House. According to initial news it occurs outside the Marriot Hottel. Hottel is on fire and lot more peoples are injured .
According to latest reports it was a vehicle loaded with explosives blast out side on the main gate of Hottel, 25 injured including some foreigners are brought to hospitals untill know. Hottel is still on fire.