The benefits of citizen journalisn

I have just come across this link to a blogger who is giving updates on the situation developing at the Mosque in Islamabad.

This is just a snipet,have a look at the full post

2:23 AMDawn Television reports that the 111 Brigade from the RWP Corps has assembled at the Lal Masjid and there is a high probability of an assault. The area is cordoned off completely, and there is a curfew. EVERYONE IS ADVISED TO AVOID THE AREA AS SPECIAL FORCES AND OTHER SECURITY PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN TOLD TO EXERCISE MINIMUM RESTRAINT, ZERO TOLERANCE AND 'SHOOT ON SIGHT'!
Hold on tight, this is it! Fauzan you were right...!

2:40 AMThe government sources have confirmed a GO AHEAD with the operation on Lal Masjid. The President has approved action on them. ENTIRE G-6 IS CORDONED OFF EXCEPT EMBASSY ROAD - STAY PUT, STAY SAFE. The students have been told to surrender and come out with arms in the air without the weapons. Paramilitary, Special Ops, and other law enforcement forces have taken up positions around the Lal Masjid. The entire area has been blacked out and there is utter silence all around.

3:00 AMTime till 3:30 given for further ACTION.
Almost half an hour to go (time of IMB is One hour ahead than local PST, BTW)-A For [Pine]Apple

3:10 AMSHOTS FIRED!

3:14 AMSporadic fire from both sides. Ambulances, fire brigades, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), and sand bags in position!

3:23 AMHeavy casualties expected. Ambulances reportedly fully stocked with first aid and other life saving medical equipment.

3:35 AMHelicopters can be heard in Islamabad's air. Tanks moving around the Blue Area road.And lal masjid's site is no longer blocked