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WorldPublished: 2 August 2026 at 21:51

Bombing in Pakistan's Swat Valley Kills at Least 14

A suicide bombing in the Swat Valley has killed at least 14 people, according to authorities. The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Foto: The New York Times

At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bombing in the Swat Valley, authorities reported. The explosion occurred in the Swat Valley, a region in northern Pakistan. Officials confirmed that the attack was a suicide bombing.

The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group announced that it was behind the attack. The authorities stated that the death toll stands at least 14.

The Swat Valley has been the scene of militant activity in the past. The Pakistani Taliban, which operates in the country's northwestern areas, issued a statement accepting responsibility for the incident. The circumstances of the bombing are still being clarified, but for now the confirmed number of casualties is at least 14.

Authorities are continuing to gather information about the event. The Pakistani Taliban have confirmed their involvement in the attack. The number of victims may change, but the official figure is at least 14.

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