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A Pakistani army brigadier and his driver have died in a shooting incident in the capital, Islamabad, police say. | A Pakistani army brigadier and his driver have died in a shooting incident in the capital, Islamabad, police say. |
They were travelling in an army vehicle when it was attacked by gunmen. It is not clear who carried out the attack. | |
It comes as the Pakistani army continues its drive against Taliban bases in South Waziristan, near the border with Afghanistan. | |
A wave of attacks on Pakistani cities has killed more than 180 people during the month of October alone. | A wave of attacks on Pakistani cities has killed more than 180 people during the month of October alone. |
The attack on Brigadier Moeenuddin and his driver Asghar took place in the G-11 sector of Islamabad. At least one soldier was injured. | |
According to reports, the vehicle was riddled with bullets, its tyres punched out and windscreen shattered. Army and police commandos have cordoned off the area. | |
Police say two men of about 20 years old carried out the attack. | |
Witnesses say the attackers escaped from the scene on a motorbike. | |
This is the second violent incident in Islamabad in the past three days. | |
On Tuesday, four people died and at least 18 were wounded in twin blasts at the International Islamic University. | On Tuesday, four people died and at least 18 were wounded in twin blasts at the International Islamic University. |
Are you in Islamabad? Did you witness the attack? Send us your comments. | Are you in Islamabad? Did you witness the attack? Send us your comments. |
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