TNT and RDX were used in Marriott explosion

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman A Malik said preliminary investigation revealed that Saturday's bomb blast at Marriott Hotel had links with FATA and Waziristan. "It is yet premature to blame any particular group or individual for the blast, however, all roads lead to Waziristan," the Advisor told media at a press conference on Sunday.

He said a high-quality military type explosives identified as TNT and RDX were used in the explosion - the severest one in the country's history.

Besides this, aluminum powder was also used that caused fire which gutted the whole building in no time. Malik said the attack was meant to sabotage Pakistan's integrity, democracy and economy. "Our enemies don't want to see democracy flourishing in the country," he stated.

So far 53 people are dead including four foreigners while 266 are injured who had been shifted to various hospitals. Also among the dead was the ambassador of Czech Republic and his friend.