Pakistani Taliban militants launch deadly attack on police headquarters

Pakistani Taliban militants launched a suicide attack on a police headquarters in Karachi on Friday, 17 February, killing at least four people. Three security force members and a civilian were killed and 18 security force members wounded, officials said. Two suicide bombers were killed and at least one blew himself up in the building. The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Pakistan has seen an increase in militant attacks since the Pakistani Taliban ended a cease-fire with the government in November 2022. For more visit Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB