# Bombing in Islamabad courts. AK84, are you okay? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 3, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781 "2014-03-03T22:04:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/1 "2014-03-03T22:04:27Z")
News reports are of a major suicide bombing in the law courts of Islamabad. I hope our friend and Pakistani lawyer, **AK84** , is okay. > **[Islamabad court suicide attack strikes terrorism blow in Pakistani capital](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/03/islamabad-court-suicide-attack-terrorism-pakistani-capital)** > > At least 11 people were killed and 24 wounded in attack two days after Pakistani Taliban announced ceasefire ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/2 "2014-03-04T02:42:09Z")
Well damn. I hope we find out one way or another. That’s very disturbing. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/3 "2014-03-04T03:00:33Z")
I share your sentiments, **Northern Piper**. Hope **AK84** is okay, and hope he checks in soon. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/4 "2014-03-04T03:12:48Z")
I think he is. His last activity was today @11:27 Pacific time and the linked article was timestamped at 11:19 Eastern time. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/5 "2014-03-04T03:56:24Z")
Yes I am. I did not have a case there yesterday, so I was not at the Court premises at the time. Some of my colleagues were not so lucky unfortunately. ☹ Thanks for your concern. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/6 "2014-03-04T05:08:33Z")
Glad to hear you’re okay. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/7 "2014-03-04T05:10:04Z")
What a terrible, terrible tragedy - but we’re so glad you were not among those lost, **AK84**. Take good care of yourself, and may your commitment to justice and the rule of law be unshaken. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/8 "2014-03-04T05:18:21Z")
Very sorry to hear of your colleagues. An attack like this is an attack on the rule of law itself. Terrible tragedy. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/9 "2014-03-04T06:13:09Z")
AK84, I’m glad to hear you were not there. I’m sorry to hear that folks you knew were lost. At this distance there’s little we can do. but I’ll make a prayer for your continued safety, and for the families of those who perished. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/10 "2014-03-04T06:22:25Z")
**AK84** , I am glad to hear that you are fine. I am sorry to hear about your colleagues though. They will be in my thoughts. I agree with **Northern Piper** on this: An attack like this is an attack on the rule of law itself. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/11 "2014-03-04T06:31:57Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > **AK84** , I am glad to hear that you are fine. I am sorry to hear about your colleagues though. They will be in my thoughts. > > I agree with **Northern Piper** on this: An attack like this is an attack on the rule of law itself. What he said. I’m glad you’re okay; I’m sad other people are dead for no good reason. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/12 "2014-03-04T08:20:38Z")
I’m glad that you were not there at the time, and sorry for your colleagues and your nation. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/13 "2014-03-04T08:39:08Z")
Thank you all. There are still some people in critical condition. I hope they get through. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/14 "2014-03-04T08:44:16Z")
**AK84** , can you furnish any details that the news reports have played down/overlooked? ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/15 "2014-03-04T08:51:09Z")
Missed the edit window, so ETA: On reflection, my question may seem a little heartless. **AK84** , please respond as you feel is appropriate. Or not at all; again, as you feel is appropriate. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/16 "2014-03-04T09:56:13Z")
No, not at all heartless **Spoons**. 🙂 I am surprised at the low number of casualties to be honest. The Court complex is right next to the main market of the area (the transition is more or less seamless) and also houses the Land Registry and Public Records offices. Literally thousands of people were there at the time and the potential for casualties was quite a lot. Lots of criticism of the Police, but while some of its justified others parts are not. The Police got there within minutes, but because of the nature of the area they had to be careful in discharging their firearms willy nilly even if they got sight of the attackers. Most casualties seem to have been due to gunfire rather than the suicide attacks. I went to the place where the suicide bomber detonated today. Part of the guys brains are splattered there still. As it rained cats and dogs all day yesterday, forensics have become difficult from what I can tell/ One of my friend spent the attack hiding under his desk. Did I mention he is 6’3? One of the attackers was right by his window when my friends phone went off, luckily the guy did not hear it. Another walked right into one of the attackers in a small lane. The guy took aim and his gun jammed and she only just got away. Finally, the youngest v[ictim of yesterdays carnage](http://tribune.com.pk/story/678623/fizza-malik-a-life-snuffed-out/). I knew her casually, not well. But, I do have friends who did. I saw her senior counsel today, he was inconsolable. Her family at the hospital yesterday looked looked like zombies poor things. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombing-in-islamabad-courts-ak84-are-you-okay/682781/17 "2014-03-04T13:48:30Z")
How horrifying and very, very tragic. My heart goes out to you.