The Libyan Embassy in Pakistan has raised the rebel flag above its
compound in Islamabad following the fall of Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year
autocratic regime.
The red, black and green flag emblazoned with
a white crescent and star fluttered in the breeze Thursday under
overcast skies. The flag used under Gadhafi was solid green.
Libyan officials could not be reached for comment on the change.
Libyan
diplomats abroad have been pledging allegiance to the rebels gradually
after the rebellion erupted nearly six months ago, but defections
surged this week as rebels entered Tripoli in a stunning breakthrough. AP
