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August 17, 2015

Pakistan: Provincial Minister Killed in Suicide Attack 
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In Pakistan, a top provincial minister has been killed in a suicide
attack along with 14 other people. Shuja Khanzada was the home minister
for the province of Punjab. A Taliban-linked militant group has claimed
responsibility, calling the attack retaliation for military efforts
against the group.

 

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