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Deadly blast hits Pakistan market | |
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At least five people have been killed in a bomb blast at a market near the north-western Pakistani town of Kohat. | |
The explosion is said to have taken place at a roadside restaurant on the main road linking the towns of Hangu and Kohat. | The explosion is said to have taken place at a roadside restaurant on the main road linking the towns of Hangu and Kohat. |
Vehicles and shops on the roadside are said to have been badly damaged by the force of the blast. | |
Taliban militants threatened to avenge last month's killing of their chief commander, Baitullah Mehsud. | |
Police officials said many people had been injured by the explosion. | |
Media reports say that rescuers are trying to pull people from the rubble. | Media reports say that rescuers are trying to pull people from the rubble. |