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'Large blast' in Pakistan capital Massive blast in Pakistan capital
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A large explosion has rocked the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, causing many casualties, reports say. A large explosion has hit a hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, causing many casualties.
The blast is reported to have happened in the area of the Marriott Hotel. The BBC's Barbara Plett who is at the scene said that the entire front section of the Marriott Hotel had been blown out and wreckage was everywhere.
Reuters news agency quoted an unnamed police official as saying the explosion was caused by a suspected suicide bomber, but this has not been verified. She described plumes of black smoke and rescue workers carrying out bloodied victims, as more ambulances arrived.
More details to follow. Some reports say the explosion was caused by a suspected suicide bomber, but this has not been verified.

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