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Bomb explodes in crowded minibus in Pakistan

At least 14 people have been injured in two separate bomb explosions on two passenger buses in the Pakistani city of Karachi.

Police say eight people were injured when a bomb exploded on a mininbus in downtown Karachi.

An hour later, a bomb exploded on another bus wounding six people.

Police have blamed terrorists for the attacks.

Karachi is the scene of regular violence between rival political, ethnic and religious groups.

21/07/01 6:05:38 | ABC Radio Australia News

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