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Pakistan Stock Exchange comes under terror attack
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Pakistan Stock Exchange comes under terror attack
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Karachi, June 29 (TIWN) Terror gripped Pakistans economic hub Karachi on Monday when terrorists attempted to storm the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) building, which resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including the four militants who were gunned down by law enforcement agencies.

As per Geo News, the unidentified terrorists launched a grenade attack at the main gate and entered the building after opening indiscriminate firing. 

The Pakistani Police said that five persons have received injuries in the horrific attack in Karachi, the country's financial centre. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital.

The heavily-armed terrorists were spotted wearing flak jackets. Security forces have found hand grenades, AK-47 rifles, magazines and other explosive material from the spot, which indicates that the terrorists had come for a long siege.

According to Pakistan media sources, the Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack on their Instagram account. Meanwhile, reports also suggest that police had found an abandoned vehicle just outside the KSX. The vehicle has now been cleared by a bomb disposal squad.

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