Pakistan Tightens Security After Plot Uncovered

(6 June 08 - RV)

Pakistan boosted security in the capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi this morning where three vehicles laden with explosives were intercepted just days after a deadly attack on the Danish embassy.

Security in the capital is currently tightest along Constitution Avenue where a broad duel carriageway leads to the presidency building, National Assembly, Supreme Court, and a diplomatic enclave where many embassies are located.

Ikram Sehgal is a Defense Analyst for the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs.

He says the current security situation poses a serious problem for a lawyer’s march planned for next week.