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At least 16 killed in car bomb at mosque near police compound in Pakistan

At least 16 people have been killed in Pakistan after a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into a police compound and a gunfight broke out.

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A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.

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At least 16 killed in car bomb at mosque near police compound in PakistanSky News – World
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At least 16 killed in car bomb at mosque near police compound in Pakistan

At least 16 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams into Pakistan mosqueBBC News – World
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At least 16 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams into Pakistan mosque

A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.

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