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Fida Hussain

politician in Pakistan

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  • Aug 2

    Suicide bombing at Pakistan police station kills 13, including 8 officers, during Swat protest

    A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest at a police station entrance in Swat district, killing 13 people and wounding 22 during a protest on Sunday.

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