Huge explosion heard in Pakistani capital

Last updated: September 20, 2008 | 19:20

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Islamabad: A large explosion was heard in Islamabad on Saturday.

A city official said the blast was outside the Marriott Hotel.

There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the blast.

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