To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (29707 ) 11/12/1999 11:41:00 AM From: JD Respond to of 50167
Not really off topic, as the world has and is growing more and more economically interdependent (and its a good thing - won't it be nice when countries can not economically afford to declare war on each other). Sorry to see this; (COMTEX) B: No One Claims Pakistan Explosion B: No One Claims Pakistan Explosion WASHINGTON, Nov 12, 1999 (AP Online via COMTEX) -- The White House said today it did not know who exploded seven rockets near the U.S. Embassy and at other sites in Pakistan. A Pakistani employed as a guard was injured and taken to hospital for treatment. There was no damage to the embassy, but windows were broken and walls damaged at the American center in Rawalpindi, the State Department reported. ''It is much too early to speculate who did it, and no one has claimed responsibility,'' a department official told The Associated Press. Security was enhanced and the Pakistani government provided police protection, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. ''We are certainly troubled by the violence and condemn in the strongest terms these attacks,'' spokesman David Leavy said. ''Our embassy is reviewing the security situation and is in contact with Pakistani authorities.'' He added: ''Details are still unclear and we do not now who is responsible.'' President Clinton, who is considering a visit to Pakistan early next year and has curtailed a stop this month in Greece over security concerns, is expected to make a statement later in the day. Prospects for a Clinton visit to Pakistan already were clouded by the military takeover in the country last month. The ousted prime minister faces trial on treason charges and a possible death sentence. The rockets exploded today in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, near the embassy, a U.N. building, an American cultural center and government buildings, officials said. At least six people were wounded, but no Americans were hurt, a U.S. official said. Copyright 1999 Associated Press, All rights reserved. -0- By BARRY SCHWEID APO Priority=r APO Category=1104 *** end of story ***