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Blast kills nine in Pakistan

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IANS Islamabad

At least nine people, including three children, were killed and several wounded Monday in Pakistan's Khyber Agency when a blast occurred at a tribal leader's house.

The explosion hit Hakeem Khan Akakhel's house, located in a remote village in the tribal area's Tirah valley, close to the Afghan border, Dawn News reported citing officials.

The deceased included three children and as many suspected militants, reports said.

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First Published: Jan 06 2014 | 4:50 PM IST

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