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Lahore bomb blast 'kills six' | Lahore bomb blast 'kills six' |
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At least six people have been killed in a bomb attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore, officials say. | At least six people have been killed in a bomb attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore, officials say. |
The blast ripped through a shopping area, wounding another 30 people. | The blast ripped through a shopping area, wounding another 30 people. |
Pakistan has been hit by a wave of bombings claimed by Islamist militant groups in recent days. There was no immediate claim for the latest attack. | Pakistan has been hit by a wave of bombings claimed by Islamist militant groups in recent days. There was no immediate claim for the latest attack. |
Police now say 90 people were killed in an attack at a shrine in the town of Sehwan last week which was claimed by the so-called Islamic State (IS). | Police now say 90 people were killed in an attack at a shrine in the town of Sehwan last week which was claimed by the so-called Islamic State (IS). |
In response, Pakistan launched a security crackdown, which included closing border crossings with Afghanistan, and claims it killed 100 militants. | In response, Pakistan launched a security crackdown, which included closing border crossings with Afghanistan, and claims it killed 100 militants. |
Thursday's attack happened in Lahore's Defence Housing Authority suburb. Television footage showed buildings and cars damaged by the blast. | Thursday's attack happened in Lahore's Defence Housing Authority suburb. Television footage showed buildings and cars damaged by the blast. |
Initial reports suggested it was caused by an electricity generator exploding but police later said they believed it was a bomb. | |
Last week a Taliban faction said it carried out a bomb attack in Lahore, which killed 13 people and wounded more than 80. | Last week a Taliban faction said it carried out a bomb attack in Lahore, which killed 13 people and wounded more than 80. |