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A series of attacks by gunmen on security forces in Pakistan have killed at least 32 people. A series of attacks by gunmen on security forces in Pakistan have killed at least 37 people, officials say.
In Lahore, militants attacked offices of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), as well as two police training centres. At least 21 people died. In Lahore, militants attacked offices of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), as well as two police training centres. At least 26 people died.
In the north-western town of Kohat, a suicide bomber rammed his car into a police station, killing 11 people.In the north-western town of Kohat, a suicide bomber rammed his car into a police station, killing 11 people.
More than 100 people have been killed in an upsurge of violence across Pakistan in the past two weeks.More than 100 people have been killed in an upsurge of violence across Pakistan in the past two weeks.
Lahore - Pakistan's second-largest city - was long spared the brunt of Pakistan's unrest, but there have been a number of attacks in the city since the start of the year.Lahore - Pakistan's second-largest city - was long spared the brunt of Pakistan's unrest, but there have been a number of attacks in the city since the start of the year.
ANALYSIS M Ilyas Khan, BBC News, IslamabadANALYSIS M Ilyas Khan, BBC News, Islamabad
Militants have accelerated attacks ahead of an expected military operation in South Waziristan.Militants have accelerated attacks ahead of an expected military operation in South Waziristan.
The militants give the impression of having regrouped quickly after the death of their top commander, Baitullah Mehsud, in a suspected US drone strike in August.The militants give the impression of having regrouped quickly after the death of their top commander, Baitullah Mehsud, in a suspected US drone strike in August.
They have equally quickly graduated from hitting easy civilian targets to storming high-security installations with a view to taking hostages and starting a long-drawn out stand-off.They have equally quickly graduated from hitting easy civilian targets to storming high-security installations with a view to taking hostages and starting a long-drawn out stand-off.
They have also displayed their ability to launch simultaneous attacks to prove their level of motivation, training and resources.They have also displayed their ability to launch simultaneous attacks to prove their level of motivation, training and resources.
On Thursday morning four gunmen attacked the FIA building in the city, officials say.On Thursday morning four gunmen attacked the FIA building in the city, officials say.
Seven people - including police and the attackers - were killed in the battle, officials said. At least seven people - including police and the attackers - were killed in the battle, officials said.
A police spokesman said: "We found grenades and a suicide jacket near one dead person. Two dead bodies have been found near the front gate. The building has been cleared and the employees are safe."A police spokesman said: "We found grenades and a suicide jacket near one dead person. Two dead bodies have been found near the front gate. The building has been cleared and the employees are safe."
In March 2008, 21 people were killed in a suicide attack on the same building.In March 2008, 21 people were killed in a suicide attack on the same building.
Police and militants were also among the dead in Thursday's assaults on the other security facilities in Lahore.Police and militants were also among the dead in Thursday's assaults on the other security facilities in Lahore.
One was the Manawan police training academy, where three of the attackers are said to have blown themselves up.One was the Manawan police training academy, where three of the attackers are said to have blown themselves up.
The academy had been targeted in March this year, in an attack that killed 18 people. The other target was the Bedian training centre for commando troops.The academy had been targeted in March this year, in an attack that killed 18 people. The other target was the Bedian training centre for commando troops.
There are conflicting reports as to whether the fighting has now ended. Police say the situation is now under control.
Kohat destructionKohat destruction
Thursday's attack in Kohat saw a bomber ram his car into the wall of the police station compound, police said, causing part of the station to collapse.Thursday's attack in Kohat saw a bomber ram his car into the wall of the police station compound, police said, causing part of the station to collapse.
RECENT MILITANT ATTACKS 15 October - Gunmen attack security targets in Lahore12 October - At least 41 people die in an attack on a security convoy in the Swat valley10 October - Militants attack the main army headquarters in Rawalpindi - at least 20 dead9 Oct - At least 50 killed in suspected suicide bombing in Peshawar5 Oct - Suicide bomber attacks UN offices in Islamabad killing five26 Sept - At least 16 people killed in two suicide car bombs, in Peshawar and Bannu In pictures: Lahore police attacks Why attack Lahore?RECENT MILITANT ATTACKS 15 October - Gunmen attack security targets in Lahore12 October - At least 41 people die in an attack on a security convoy in the Swat valley10 October - Militants attack the main army headquarters in Rawalpindi - at least 20 dead9 Oct - At least 50 killed in suspected suicide bombing in Peshawar5 Oct - Suicide bomber attacks UN offices in Islamabad killing five26 Sept - At least 16 people killed in two suicide car bombs, in Peshawar and Bannu In pictures: Lahore police attacks Why attack Lahore?
Eyewitnesses say that both civilians and policemen are among the dead.Eyewitnesses say that both civilians and policemen are among the dead.
The BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad says that although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks there is a feeling that the militants are trying to seize the initiative.The BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad says that although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks there is a feeling that the militants are trying to seize the initiative.
The finger of blame, our correspondent adds, will be pointed towards the Taliban, who just a couple of weeks ago had threatened a wave of attacks against security forces unless the army's operations against them came to an end.The finger of blame, our correspondent adds, will be pointed towards the Taliban, who just a couple of weeks ago had threatened a wave of attacks against security forces unless the army's operations against them came to an end.
Lahore, the centre of Pakistan's cultural life and its most liberal major city, has seen a string of deadly attacks throughout 2009.Lahore, the centre of Pakistan's cultural life and its most liberal major city, has seen a string of deadly attacks throughout 2009.
In one of the most notable incidents, in March gunmen attacked the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team, killing six policemen. In June a prominent anti-Taliban cleric was killed by suicide bomber at his religious school.In one of the most notable incidents, in March gunmen attacked the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team, killing six policemen. In June a prominent anti-Taliban cleric was killed by suicide bomber at his religious school.
Dozens of people have died in a series of attacks across Pakistan in the recent weeks.Dozens of people have died in a series of attacks across Pakistan in the recent weeks.
These have included a raid by militants on the army headquarters in Rawalpindi at the weekend, in which at least 20 people were killed. About 40 people were taken hostage, until security forces stormed the compound.These have included a raid by militants on the army headquarters in Rawalpindi at the weekend, in which at least 20 people were killed. About 40 people were taken hostage, until security forces stormed the compound.
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