Suicide bomb blast claims 34 lives in Pakistan

A suicide bomb attack managed to claim the lives of at least thirty four people in the northwest region of Pakistan. The bomber parked his car and pretended as though he needed help with a broken down vehicle when suddenly it blew up taking the lives of many and injuring dozens of other people. 
This latest suicide bomb attacks comes only a few days after the Marriot Hotel managed to reopen after a huge blast had left the structure damaged and fifty four people dead three months ago.

The militant group that was held responsible for the execution of Daniel Pearl in 2002 was blamed for masterminding the September Marriot Hotel blast. The hotel has now been reinforced with a giant bombproof wall and further enhanced security measures which have made it fit to welcome its guests again. The owner of the hotel Saddaruddin Hashwani said “We have expressed our resolve that we will not bow before the enemies of Pakistan.” 

The Sunday suicide attack took place at a polling station situated close to the troubled Swat Valley. There have been growing concerns of the expected increase in extremist violence as Pakistan has shifted its troops from the Afghan border towards the Indian border.

The Pakistan military has cancelled the leaves for the entire military personnel following the tension that has arisen as a result of the Mumbai attacks. Thousands of soldiers are now being deployed towards the Kasur and Sialkot region which borders with India. The northwest region which is considered to be the base for Al Qaeda and Taliban militants is now lesser secure than it was.

With India putting the blame entirely on Pakistan and not willing to ruling out military action at the moment Pakistan has no choice but to reinforce its borders with its military men. Tensions are escalating below the surface and there are grave concerns whether the two nations are heading towards the fourth war. On the surface however the leaders of both the countries have stated that they want to avoid war. 

Pakistan is faced with making tough decisions. On the one hand it needs to reinforce its borders against India as the two nation stand at the brink of war. But reducing the military might in the northwest regions will give the militants the chance to operate freely and consequently the war on terror will be adversely affected.