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Pakistan rocked by fresh attacks Pakistan rocked by fresh attacks
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A series of attacks on security forces in Pakistan has killed at least 38 people, officials say.A series of attacks on security forces in Pakistan has killed at least 38 people, officials say.
In Lahore, militants attacked offices of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), as well as two police training centres. At least 26 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 northern town of Kohat, 11 were killed in a car bomb attack on police.In the northern town of Kohat, 11 were killed in a car bomb attack on police.
Then a bomb in the city of Peshawar in the north-west killed a child. Suicide attacks in Pakistan in the past two weeks have killed more than 250 people.Then a bomb in the city of Peshawar in the north-west killed a child. Suicide attacks in Pakistan in the past two weeks have killed more than 250 people.
The Peshawar car bomb went off outside a housing complex for government employees. A number of people were wounded.The Peshawar car bomb went off outside a housing complex for government employees. A number of people were wounded.
AT THE SCENE Orla Guerin, BBC News, LahoreAT THE SCENE Orla Guerin, BBC News, Lahore
At a hospital, a constable injured in the attack at Manawan police academy told us he was on a break when the gunfire started.At a hospital, a constable injured in the attack at Manawan police academy told us he was on a break when the gunfire started.
He didn't know he had been hit until he took cover behind a wall.He didn't know he had been hit until he took cover behind a wall.
Despite his injured arm, he says he'll continue to serve his country. He wouldn't say if the government should pursue the Taliban.Despite his injured arm, he says he'll continue to serve his country. He wouldn't say if the government should pursue the Taliban.
Local people have told us everyone is scared in Lahore.Local people have told us everyone is scared in Lahore.
One elderly man said people were keeping away from police and security officials in case of attack.One elderly man said people were keeping away from police and security officials in case of attack.
These strikes seem to say to security forces "the more you come after us, the more we'll go after you".These strikes seem to say to security forces "the more you come after us, the more we'll go after you".
Thursday's violence began in Lahore - Pakistan's second-largest city. It was long spared the brunt of Pakistan's unrest but has seen a number of attacks since the start of the year.Thursday's violence began in Lahore - Pakistan's second-largest city. It was long spared the brunt of Pakistan's unrest but has seen a number of attacks since the start of the year.
Four gunmen attacked the FIA building in the city, officials say.Four gunmen attacked the FIA building in the city, officials say.
At least 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. Eight others died.One was the Manawan police training academy, where three of the attackers are said to have blown themselves up. Eight others died.
The academy had been targeted in March this year, in an attack that killed nearly 20 people.The academy had been targeted in March this year, in an attack that killed nearly 20 people.
'Guerrilla war''Guerrilla war'
The other training centre attacked on Thursday was the Bedian academy for commando troops.The other training centre attacked on Thursday was the Bedian academy for commando troops.
RECENT MILITANT ATTACKS 15 October - Nearly 40 die in Lahore, Peshawar and Kohat12 October - Security convoy attacked in Swat valley, 41 die10 October - Militants attack Rawalpindi army HQ - 20 killed9 Oct - At least 50 die in Peshawar suicide blast5 Oct - Five die in suicide bomb at UN Islamabad offices26 Sept - 16 die in suicide car bombs in Peshawar and Bannu In pictures: Lahore police attacks Militant tactics stun Pakistan Eyewitness: Lahore attacks Why attack Lahore?RECENT MILITANT ATTACKS 15 October - Nearly 40 die in Lahore, Peshawar and Kohat12 October - Security convoy attacked in Swat valley, 41 die10 October - Militants attack Rawalpindi army HQ - 20 killed9 Oct - At least 50 die in Peshawar suicide blast5 Oct - Five die in suicide bomb at UN Islamabad offices26 Sept - 16 die in suicide car bombs in Peshawar and Bannu In pictures: Lahore police attacks Militant tactics stun Pakistan Eyewitness: Lahore attacks Why attack Lahore?
Police say the situation is now under control at all three facilities.Police say the situation is now under control at all three facilities.
Thursday's attack in Kohat saw a suicide bomber ram his car into the wall of the police station compound, police said, causing part of the building to collapse.Thursday's attack in Kohat saw a suicide bomber ram his car into the wall of the police station compound, police said, causing part of the building to collapse.
Eyewitnesses say that both civilians and policemen are among the dead.Eyewitnesses say that both civilians and policemen are among the dead.
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said: "The enemy has started a guerrilla war," reports AP news agency.Interior Minister Rehman Malik said: "The enemy has started a guerrilla war," reports AP news agency.
"The whole nation should be united against these handful of terrorists, and God willing we will defeat them.""The whole nation should be united against these handful of terrorists, and God willing we will defeat them."
The BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad says that although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks the finger of blame will point towards the Taliban.The BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad says that although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks the finger of blame will point towards the Taliban.
Just a couple of weeks ago they threatened a wave of attacks against security forces unless the army's operations against them came to an end.Just a couple of weeks ago they threatened a wave of attacks against security forces unless the army's operations against them came to an end.
Separately, a US drone aircraft fired two missiles at a house in the North Waziristan region, killing four Taliban militants, Pakistani officials said. Separately, a US drone aircraft fired two missiles at a house in the North Waziristan region, killing five Taliban militants, Pakistani officials said.
Nuclear-armed Pakistan is under US pressure to flush out militants as President Barack Obama considers sending more troops to neighbouring Afghanistan.Nuclear-armed Pakistan is under US pressure to flush out militants as President Barack Obama considers sending more troops to neighbouring Afghanistan.
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 one of the most notable incidents, in March, gunmen attacked the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team, killing six policemen.
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