Security in a war zone

Due to the Red Mosque stand-off and the recent suicide attacks all major Islamabad hotels are operated under the strictest security measures. After your car has been checked for bombs you will be allowed to drive through the gate to the parking lot of the hotel but you are not allowed to drive towards the entrance of the lobby. As seen above a bus is placed directly in front to block the way towards the entrance of the lobby. Feeling safe now?

Photo from Islamabad in July 2007.