Bomb Blast in Pakistan

Oct 20, 2008
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A bomb has gone off in Islamabad, Pakistan in front of the Marriott Hotel. Dozens appear to have died and the building is on fire. This BBC report gives details. Pakistan has been a key supporter of America’s war on terror and recently obtained a new president. President Asif Ali Zardari had today told parliament he would not allow Pakistan’s territory be violated by terrorists or foreign powers fighting them. Earlier this month American ground troops had gone into Pakistan to attack terrorist forces. Zardari rules over a very precarious and fractious country. His wife, Benazir Bhutto was assasinated last December while running for the office he know occupies. Zardari himself is under a great deal of suspicion over past business dealings and the state of his own mental health. The real power in Paksistan, the army, does not like nor trust the man. Neither do they share the American view of the war on terror. If the country appears to be spinning out of control look for the army to step in and put one its own in charge. Pakistan is a nuclear armed nation. Its stability is a critical key to peace through the Islamic world. We don’t want those nukes falling into the wrong hands.
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Darris McNeely

Darris McNeely works at the United Church of God home office in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife, Debbie, have served in the ministry for more than 43 years. They have two sons, who are both married, and four grandchildren. Darris is the Associate Media Producer for the Church. He also is a resident faculty member at the Ambassador Bible Center teaching Acts, Fundamentals of Belief and World News and Prophecy. He enjoys hunting, travel and reading and spending time with his grandchildren.