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Fresh attacks rock north Pakistan | Fresh attacks rock north Pakistan |
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At least 21 people been killed in fresh violence in northern Pakistan, amid an upsurge of militant unrest. | At least 21 people been killed in fresh violence in northern Pakistan, amid an upsurge of militant unrest. |
A suicide bomber killed six other people 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. |
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 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. |
Later at least 15 wedding guests were reported to have been killed when their minibus hit an explosive device. | Later at least 15 wedding guests were reported to have been killed when their minibus hit an explosive device. |
The incident occurred in the tribal area of Mohmand in north-west Pakistan. | |
The suicide bombing 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. |
The car bomb in Peshawar was detonated by remote control in the parking area of a restaurant, police said. | The car bomb in Peshawar was detonated by remote control in the parking area of a restaurant, police said. |
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. |
The region 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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