VOICED: 18 dead in Pakistan hotel blast

The video discusses a bomb blast at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar, highlighting the dire security situation in the region. It mentions the death toll from terrorist attacks, the impact on locals, and the United Nations mourning the loss of staff. The blast is seen as retaliation for Pakistan's military actions against militants, with warnings of future threats to key buildings and institutions. Security forces remain on high alert as civilians brace for more violence.

What was the reaction of the United Nations to the blast?

What are the implications of the ongoing offensive against Islamist militants in Pakistan?