White powder scare for U.S. in Pakistan; Envelopes sent to diplomatic outposts

Opinion

Barry Artiste

Certainly Terrrorists preying on the US paranoia over Anthrax scares which previously hit the USA in recent years via the US postal service has taken a new turn to cause disruptions, and much cheaper than using a suicide bomber.

As the undated unrelated photos posted, one remembers the panic which gripped a Nation, especially around the Christmas holiday season when many were wary of opening any package with a sender unknown address.

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White powder scare for U.S. in Pakistan; Envelopes sent to diplomatic outposts

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A U.S. official says two American diplomatic outposts in Pakistan received envelopes containing an unknown white powder last week, sparking a security scare.

U.S. Embassy spokesman Lou Fintor says tests are being conducted on the substance.