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Explosion rocks central Islamabad Explosion rocks central Islamabad
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A large explosion has been heard in the centre of the Pakistani capital Islamabad, reports say. A large explosion has been heard near the main police headquarters in the centre of Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
One report said the blast had occurred near the main police headquarters in the city. Other unconfirmed reports say there have been a number of casualties. Unconfirmed reports say several people were wounded by the blast at the Police Lines complex. One police official told AFP that eight people had been killed.
The incident comes just over two weeks after more than 50 people were killed and more than 260 wounded in a suicide bombing at the city's Marriott hotel.The incident comes just over two weeks after more than 50 people were killed and more than 260 wounded in a suicide bombing at the city's Marriott hotel.
The US says militants are threatening the existence of Pakistan as a state.The US says militants are threatening the existence of Pakistan as a state.
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