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A bomb has hit Pakistan's intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least seven people and injuring 35, officials said.A bomb has hit Pakistan's intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least seven people and injuring 35, officials said.
The blast destroyed much of the three-story building belonging to the Inter-Services Intelligence agency and many cars on the street outside. The blast destroyed much of the three-story building belonging to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and many cars on the street outside.
Peshawar has been frequently targeted by militants in recent weeks.Peshawar has been frequently targeted by militants in recent weeks.
Attacks have increased as the army continues its offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan region.Attacks have increased as the army continues its offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan region.
More than 100 people were killed in a blast at a city market more than two weeks ago.More than 100 people were killed in a blast at a city market more than two weeks ago.
Deadly day
Friday's blast occurred at around 0630 (0130 GMT), Pakistani media said.Friday's blast occurred at around 0630 (0130 GMT), Pakistani media said.
Reuters news agency said the attack was carried out by a suicide car-bomber.Reuters news agency said the attack was carried out by a suicide car-bomber.
Many of the wounded were rushed to local hospitals, while security sources said several more could be trapped under the rubble.Many of the wounded were rushed to local hospitals, while security sources said several more could be trapped under the rubble.
Sahib Zada Anis, the head of Peshawar's local government, said most of the victims were civilians.Sahib Zada Anis, the head of Peshawar's local government, said most of the victims were civilians.
Analysts have said that ordinary citizens are increasingly being targeted because the militants are cornered and under great pressure from the military in South Waziristan. The last time an ISI building was targeted was in May, when 24 people were killed in a suicide attack in the eastern city of Lahore.
Despite the attacks, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that the government was "fully committed" to completing the Waziristan offensive and "eliminating terrorism completely". The latest attack comes one day after 17 Pakistani soldiers were killed in fighting in South Waziristan, in the military's deadliest day since launching a major offensive there in mid October, security officials said.
Analysts have said that ordinary citizens are increasingly being targeted because the militants are cornered and under great pressure from the military.
Despite the mounting death toll, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that the government was "fully committed" to completing the Waziristan offensive and "eliminating terrorism completely".