militants outside a radical mosque - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan

Originally uploaded by Krpasevananda K~S~A.

If you want to see the real realization of the Metroblogging dream I suggest going to Metroblogging Islamabad now [mbi]. They have on the ground coverage of the continuing siege of the city that no major news source has, and a locals perspective that just blows anything else I’ve seen from the net tubes out of the water.

A quote from the last post:

7th July 3:50 AM: As the rain silenced the muzzles, the sound of thunder, wind and a welcoming adaan take one over in moments of confusion and despair.

There has so far been no great development in the Operation Silence, ak since long as Operation Lal Deen. I am trying to get Google Earth so I can post some cool pics of the area we are talking about. Hopefully.

Reading the comments is also recommended as other citizens are chiming in with news and updates as the situation progresses.

I wish everyone there, bloggers and non-bloggers alike, well and hope things calm down soon for them.

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