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June 2017 Pakistan attacks

A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others.

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When
Friday, June 23 20179 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Dates: From 2017.

What happened

A series of terrorist attacks take place in Pakistan, resulting in 96 deaths and wounding 200 others.

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June 23 2017 — 9 years ago, on a Friday.

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