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Two bomb attacks in northern Pakistan have killed at least six people and wounded many amid rising violence.Two bomb attacks in northern Pakistan have killed at least six people and wounded many amid rising violence.
The six died after a bomber blew himself up near an air force facility south-west of the capital, Islamabad. The six died when a bomber blew himself up near an air force facility south-west of the capital, Islamabad.
Hours later, a car bomb wounded at least 15 people outside a restaurant in the north-western city of Peshawar.Hours later, a car bomb wounded at least 15 people outside a restaurant in the north-western city of Peshawar.
It was the first attack in the city since Pakistan launched an offensive against militants in the nearby troubled region of South Waziristan.It was the first attack in the city since Pakistan launched an offensive against militants in the nearby troubled region of South Waziristan.
The earlier bombing on Friday took place near the Kamra aeronautical complex, 60km (35 miles) south-west of Islamabad.The earlier bombing on Friday took place near the Kamra aeronautical complex, 60km (35 miles) south-west of Islamabad.
The bomber blew himself up when he was stopped at a checkpoint outside the complex. Among the dead were two security officials.The bomber blew himself up when he was stopped at a checkpoint outside the complex. Among the dead were two security officials.
In Peshawar, a car bomb was detonated by remote control in the parking area of the restaurant, police said.In Peshawar, a car bomb was detonated by remote control in the parking area of the restaurant, police said.
The operation against Pakistani Taliban militant strongholds near the Afghan border began at the weekend. The operation against Pakistani Taliban strongholds near the Afghan border began at the weekend.
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the conflict zone since the operation began, according to the army. South Waziristan is considered to be the main sanctuary for Islamic militants outside Afghanistan. It also has numerous training camps for suicide bombers.
The offensive has raised fears militants will step up their bombing campaign in cities. Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the region since the offensive began, according to the army.
Attacks in Pakistani cities have killed nearly 180 people in October alone. There are no details of the fighting, as journalists are not allowed into the conflict zone.
Security across Pakistan has been stepped up amid rising militant violence as the offensive continues.
Attacks in cities have killed nearly 180 people in October alone.
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