Militants attack Pakistani base
Militants have attacked a Pakistani air base in Karachi, the country’s largest city, police say.
Explosions and gunshots were heard as the attackers fought with troops at the Mehran naval aviation base. There are reports of casualties.
Eyewitnesses say black smoke is billowing from the base.
Militants in Pakistan have vowed to avenge the killing of Osama Bin Laden by US special forces on 2 May, and have carried out several attacks since then.
“It’s a terrorist attack. More than 10 terrorists are inside,” provincial home ministry official Sharfuddin Memon told AFP news agency.
“One of the four aircraft inside the premises has been damaged,” he added.
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