Radical mosque to reopen in Islamabad

Security was tightened in the Pakistani capital today as officials prepared to reopen the radical mosque where a stand-off with Islamic militants ended in bloodshed more than two weeks ago when troops stormed in.

Extra police, including elite forces, took up posts around Islamabad, as workers installed airport-style metal detectors at the Red Mosque, or Lal Masjid, to check worshippers for weapons.