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Explosion hits Pakistan capital Several dead in Pakistan capital
(30 minutes later)
A bomb has exploded near a police post in the heart of Pakistan's capital Islamabad. Several people have been killed by an explosion at a security post in the heart of Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
Gunshots were heard after the explosion but there was no confirmation of casualties, police said. Gunshots were heard after what officials described as a suicide bomb attack which killed at least six paramilitary police.
The BBC's Barbara Plett in the city reports hearing a loud blast followed by gunfire, although details about the explosion remain sketchy. The BBC's Barbara Plett in the city said the explosion struck a police mess tent and was followed by gunfire.
Police cordoned off the area and live television footage showed ambulances attending the scene. Police cordoned off the location and live television footage showed ambulances attending the scene.
There was no immediate information about potential damage to buildings in the area.
Violence in Pakistan has surged in recent months amid a wave of attacks blamed on Islamist militants.Violence in Pakistan has surged in recent months amid a wave of attacks blamed on Islamist militants.
Last June a massive bomb blast in Islamabad's Marriott hotel killed at least 53 people and injured more than 250.