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References
- 1 2 Yousafzai, Gul (2021-08-20). "Two killed in suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ↑ "2 children killed in suicide attack on vehicle carrying Chinese nationals in Gwadar". 20 August 2021.
- ↑ "At least two killed in suicide bombing in southwest Pakistan".
- ↑ "چین کا پاکستان سے گوادر حملے کی مکمل تحقیقات، قصورواروں کو سخت سزائیں دینے کا مطالبہ". BBC News اردو.
- ↑ "Gwadar suicide attack: Two children killed, three injured".
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