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- 21 terrorist attacks reported in Pakistan since July 3rd
- July 12, 2007: Rocket attack kills 8 in the North West Frontier Province
- July 15, 2007: 26 police officials killed at the Dera Ismail Khan Police Lines
- July 17, 2007: 16 killed by suicide bomber at a rally for Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
- Pakistani government denies a connection to the Red Mosque incident
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The July 3, 2007, standoff between Pakistan's military and Islamic extremists at Lal Masjid culminated in the bloody Red Mosque Siege. The Lal Masjid operation triggered a rash of shootings and terrorist bombings throughout Pakistan, resulting in the death of over 137 people.Daily Times: 137 people have fallen prey to terrorism since Lal Masjid operation (July 18, 2007)
Government Response
Much of the violence has been concentrated in the Northern regions border Afghanistan, an area that has been identified as an Al Qaeda stronghold. In response to international calls for Pakistan to respond to the Al Qaeda presence, President Pervez Musharraf deployed 80,000 troops to the region.Bloomberg: Pakistan's Army Should Fight Terrorism, Boucher Says (July 18, 2007)-
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July 2007 Pakistan Terror Attacks Questions
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were there any gay hostages / survivors in Mumbai terror attack? 3 AnswersSince homosexual desire and conduct are still illegal in India (though it does not seem to be prosecuted as often), it is probably safe to assume you would neve... read more -
is pakistan responsible for terrorism in world? 3 AnswersI believe that Pakistan is not the sole originator of terrorism in the world. Sure, there may be some coming from there but there's a whole lot comming from dif... read more -
Attack On White House Finalized? 1 AnswerDon't think so. I read the article you point to, and another one - linked bellow - and couldn't find much of substance there, anything that would suggest this i... read more -
what was the reason for this attack? 1 AnswerThe motive behind the terror attack may be to disrupt peace living in India. A little-known Deccan Mujahideen group claimed responsibility for the coordinated ... read more
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