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August 29, 2008

Pakistani Troops Foil Suicide Attack on Military Camp
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Officials say troops opened fire on car as it raced past security
checkpoints in Kohat Tunnel leading to base in town of Darra Adam Kheil,
causing it to explode prematurely 
Pakistani troops have foiled a suicide attack on a military camp in the
country's northwest. Officials say troops opened fire Friday on a car as
it raced past security checkpoints in the Kohat Tunnel leading to a base
in the town of Darra Adam Kheil, causing it to explode prematurely. They
say two civilians were killed and 30 people, including soldiers, were
wounded. The officials say the attack came after forces arrested a
Taliban commander and three of his associates in the same area on
Thursday. Separately, there are conflicting reports about whether
Pakistan's leading presidential candidate has taken refuge at Prime
Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's House. According to media reports Friday,
Mr. Gilani confirmed that Pakistan People's Party leader Asif Ali
Zardari made the move for security reasons. But Mr. Gilani's press
secretary told VOA Friday that Zardari is simply going to and from the
official residence for political activities, as he has in the past.


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