At least three people have been killed in a large blast near the Danish embassy in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, according to reports.
At least three people have been killed in a large blast near the Danish embassy in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, according to reports.
At least three people were hurt. The cause of the explosion, at about midday local time (0600 GMT), is not known.
At least three people were hurt. The cause of the explosion, at about midday local time (0600 GMT), is not known.
TV pictures showed extensive damage to the embassy building and several vehicles outside, and a large crater was created by the blast.
TV pictures showed extensive damage to the embassy building and several vehicles outside, and a large crater was created by the blast.
Residents in the area reported windows broken and a huge cloud of smoke.
Residents in the area reported windows broken and a huge cloud of smoke.
Some Danish embassies around the world have been threatened since a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad was reprinted in Danish newspapers.
Some Danish embassies around the world have been threatened since a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad was reprinted in Danish newspapers in February.
The cartoons, deemed offensive to Islam, led to worldwide protests.
The cartoons, deemed offensive to Islam, led to worldwide protests when they were first printed in September 2005.
Are you in Islamabad? Did you see or hear the blast? Send your comments using the post form below, or text +44 7624 800 100.
Are you in Islamabad? Did you see or hear the blast? Send your comments using the post form below, or text +44 7624 800 100.
