Monday, December 7, 2009

Pakistan Civil War News Updates -- December 7-8, 2009

Rescue workers fight to put out fires at the Moon Market in Lahore after two suicide bombers killed more than 30 Pakistanis. APP Photo.

Pakistan Terror Attack Dent Lahore's Safest City Image -- Christian Science Monitor

In Pakistan's second terror attack of the day, twin blasts ripped through a market in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Monday evening, killing more than 40 and injuring more than 100.

Lahore, Pakistan - A day of carnage in Pakistan was capped by twin blasts that ripped through a crowded marketplace in the eastern city of Lahore on Monday evening, killing more than 40 and injuring more than 100, according to the provincial law minister.

Earlier, a suicide bomb in the northwestern city of Peshawar killed more than 11, bringing the day's death toll to more than 50. Although no group has claimed responsibility for either attack, most analysts believe the blasts are linked and that the Pakistani Taliban is behind them.

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More News On Pakistan

At least 46 killed in Pakistan bombings -- L.A. Times
45 killed in dual suicide attack in Lahore -- Long War Journal
Market bombs 'kill dozens' in Pakistan's Lahore -- BBC
Blasts tear through Lahore marketplace killing 30 and wounding at least 60 -- Daily Mail

Pakistan court hears challenge to corruption amnesty -- BBC
Pakistan court ruling could undermine President Asif Zardari -- The Telegraph

Pakistan troops kill four in Swat valley: army -- AFP
4 militants killed in NW Pakistan -- China View
17 militants killed, 32 nabbed in Pakistan -- Press Trust India

Gates Backs Pakistani Nuclear Security -- Global Security Newswire
Pakistani nuclear weapons cannot fall into wrong hands- Top expert -- Associated Press Of Pakistan

Pakistan seals border with Afghanistan -- Press TV

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