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Six killed in Pakistan blast

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IANS Islamabad

At least six people were killed and 10 others injured in a bomb blast Monday in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region, a media report said.

The explosion took place around 4.15 p.m. in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Xinhua reported.

The blast occurred when a vehicle carrying the brother and companions of a pro-government local tribal elder was passing through Torawari area of Doaba town.

The vehicle was destroyed in the attack.

No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing.

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First Published: Jul 08 2013 | 5:38 PM IST

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