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.

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.

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