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Dead blasts hit Pakistani city of Karachi 'kill five' | |
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At least five people are reported to have been killed in two bomb explosions in a busy area of Pakistan's southern city of Karachi. | At least five people are reported to have been killed in two bomb explosions in a busy area of Pakistan's southern city of Karachi. |
At least 10 people were injured in the predominantly Shia neighbourhood of Ancholi, local media report. | At least 10 people were injured in the predominantly Shia neighbourhood of Ancholi, local media report. |
Angry crowds gathered at the scene, denouncing the attacks. | Angry crowds gathered at the scene, denouncing the attacks. |
Police say the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were placed in motorcycles parked near cafes and tea stalls. | Police say the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were placed in motorcycles parked near cafes and tea stalls. |
No group has so far said it carried out Friday's attack. | |
Tensions remain high in Pakistan following recent sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims that led the government to impose curfews and block mobile phone networks. | Tensions remain high in Pakistan following recent sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims that led the government to impose curfews and block mobile phone networks. |
Earlier on Friday, Sunni parties observed a largely peaceful day of protest against last week's sectarian clashes in the city of Rawalpindi. | Earlier on Friday, Sunni parties observed a largely peaceful day of protest against last week's sectarian clashes in the city of Rawalpindi. |
The violence erupted in the city, near the capital Islamabad, as Shia Muslims staged a procession marking the religious festival of Ashura. | |
Eight people died and dozens were injured. |