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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

At least 12 killed in suicide bombing outside court in Pakistan’s capital, interior minister says

At least 12 people were killed and dozens others injured after a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a district court in Pakistan’s capital on Tuesday, the country’s interior minister said.

The explosion, powerful enough to be heard from miles away, tore through an area packed with vehicles and visitors outside the district court, shattering windows and damaging several cars, local reports said. At least 27 people were also reportedly wounded in the attack.

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