ISLAMABAD,Two suicide bombers attacked a university in the capital of Pakistan, Tuesday (20/10), continuing a wave of deadly
attacks in retaliation for a military attack against Pakistan Taleban militants in South Waziristan.
Pakistani officials say an explosion at the International Islamic University in Islamabad killed at least 6 people, including bombers. The explosion hit the building and a lecturer for the college cafeteria.
At least 20 people suffered injuries, most of whom are female students.
In the phone to the BBC, a senior Taliban commander who admitted his side was responsible for the attack. Qari Hussain, the man who said to be responsible to train the suicide bombers Taliban Pakistan, said his organization is now considered the whole of Pakistan as a target of war.
Pakistan was hit by a wave of bombings by supporting the Taliban and Al Qaeda a few days before the attack on South Waziristan began. The security forces in recent days increased their supervision. Many schools in Islamabad and other major cities were asked to dismiss themselves for several weeks.
Local police official, Abdul Ghafar said Quaiserani two bombs exploded almost simultaneously. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the bombing. Interior minister Rehman Malik said: "We're in a war. They will use any means to shake the country." "Those who call themselves Islamists are actually enemies of Islam and Pakistan."