Tag: suicide attack
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Constabulary personnel martyred in Balochistan attack
A bombing has left at least nine personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary (BC) martyred and 13 people wounded in Bolan, Balochistan on Monday morning. According to media reports, preliminary evidence suggests that the blast was a suicide attack. However, the exact nature will be disclosed after a thorough investigation. So far, no one has claimed responsibility…
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APC postponed again as PM Shehbaz prepares to leave for Turkey
The federal government again put off its all parties conference (APC) scheduled for February 9, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a solidarity visit to Turkey. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister for Information and Broadcasting announced the change to the APC schedule for the second time in two days An earthquake of a 7.8-magnitude hit southern…
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Terrorism threats: Five places to remain closed on New Year’s eve
Local authorities have decided to close down five key recreational points ahead of New Year’s Eve in Islamabad as threats of terrorist attacks loom over the capital. According to Samaa News, the decision has been taken to prevent large gatherings on New Year’s eve out of fear of terrorism. The places include F-9 Park, Centaurus…
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‘Suicide blast’ in Islamabad’s I-10: One policeman martyred, several injured
A suicide blast in a vehicle left a policeman martyred and at least six people injured in Islamabad’s I-10/4 sector on Friday, the federal capital’s police said in a statement. Shortly afterwards, the Islamabad Police declared a “red alert” in the city. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police Sohail Zafar Chattha, the police spotted…
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‘Changing threat matrix of terrorism is need of the hour’: PM Shehbaz responds to Kabul suicide blast killing 19
A suicide bomb attack on a classroom of hundreds of students preparing for exams in Kabul, Afghanistan on Friday killed at least 19 people. Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, extending his condolences, said, “Deeply grieved at the loss of young lives in a horrific suicide attack at a learning center in Kabul. Words can’t express…