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Suicide attack on Pakistani Shiite politician kills 12
A suicide bomber killed at least 12 people and wounded a leading Pakistani opposition politician on Monday, police said.
- Agencies
- Published: 16:20 October 6, 2008
Islamabad: A suicide bomber killed at least 12 people and wounded a leading Pakistani opposition politician on Monday, police said.
The attack targeted the home of Rashid Akbar Khan Nawani, a member of parliament for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party, in Bhakkar town southwest of Islamabad.
"The bomber blew himself up the courtyard when Nawani was sitting with his supporters there," said police officer Khadim Hussain.
Police said at least 12 people were killed in the attack.
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