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[Ended 4 Hours Ago] Gunmen have attacked and entered a Pakistani Air Force Base thought to house nuc
Six hours old twitter post from Reuters reposted by Business Insider ^ | Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | reposted by Adam Taylor

Posted on 08/15/2012 9:23:04 PM PDT by Jyotishi

Gunmen have attacked and entered a Pakistan air force base, according to Reuters.

The target is the Minhas Air Base in the town of Kamra, located around 40 miles outside Islamabad. The attacked is believed to be conducted by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — reports in the Pakistan press have suggested they were planning attacks in retaliation for upcoming military action.

A three hour gun battle is reportedly raging between security guards and attackers.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: nuclear; pakistan; terrorism; weapon
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To: Jet Jaguar

Thanks for the ping and info Jet Jaguar.


41 posted on 08/16/2012 1:24:17 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: umgud

I wonder if they’re muslims?

LOL - okay, its 7:25am and you owe me a keyboard & a cup of coffee. :)


42 posted on 08/16/2012 4:27:09 AM PDT by bill1952 (Choice is an illusion created between those with power - and those without)
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