I returned from Peshawar yesterday with no problems, unlike the last time when I was held there an additional night as the journey was deemed too risky. The region has been the consistent target of explosions every other day since I arrived in Pakistan, and has to be considered as one of the most dangerous places on earth right now for innocent civilians.
Today saw the largest blast yet with 118 fatalities and many more injured. The bomb went off in the middle of a crowded market and no one has claimed responsibility, including the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who is usually the proud culprit. Speculation of where the blame lies is rampant in the country. Popular theories of suspects include the government - keen to gain public support for the violence in Warziristan in the war of hearts and minds, and of course, age-old enemy India.
Whoever is to blame, their wrath is brutal and has once again instilled fear in our team.
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