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Two bomb attacks in northern Pakistan have killed at least six people and wounded many amid rising violence. At least 21 people been killed in fresh violence in northern Pakistan, amid an upsurge of militant unrest.
The six died when a bomber blew himself up near an air force facility south-west of the capital, Islamabad. A suicide bomber killed six other people 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. In Peshawar, a car bombing wounded at least 15 people - the first attack in the city since an army offensive in the nearby region of South Waziristan.
In a separate attack, at least 15 people were reported to have been killed when a minibus hit an anti-tank mine near the Afghan border. Later at least 15 wedding guests were reported to have been killed when their minibus hit an explosive device.
There are no further details about the latest attack. The incident occurred in the tribal area of Mohmand in north-west pakistan.
The earlier bombing on Friday took place near the Kamra aeronautical complex, 60km (35 miles) south-west of Islamabad. The suicide bombing 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. The car bomb in Peshawar was detonated by remote control in the parking area of a restaurant, police said.
It was the first attack in the city since Pakistan launched an offensive against taliban stronghold in the nearby region of South Waziristan at the weekend. Pakistan launched an offensive against Taliban stronghold in the nearby region of South Waziristan at the weekend.
South Waziristan is considered to be the main sanctuary for Islamic militants outside Afghanistan. It also has numerous training camps for suicide bombers. The region is considered to be the main sanctuary for Islamic militants outside Afghanistan. It also has numerous training camps for suicide bombers.
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the region since the offensive began, according to the army.Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the region since the offensive began, according to the army.
There are no details of the latest fighting, as journalists are not allowed into the conflict zone.There are no details of the latest 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.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.Attacks in cities have killed nearly 180 people in October alone.
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