29 Jun 2020 Jahr - Pakistan stock exchange attacked by armed men

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Police say four gunmen have been killed during attack on building in Karachi.

Gunmen have attacked the Pakistan stock exchange in Karachi, killing two security guards and a police officer. Police said the four assailants were also killed.

The attackers arrived at the stock exchange at around 10am on Monday armed with rifles, explosives and hand grenades, and began firing shots and hurling explosives at the entrance.

The building is in a high-security zone and houses the Pakistan state bank as well the headquarters of national and international financial institutions.

Special forces surrounded the compound and the attackers were killed. Seven people were injured in the incident. (The Guardian)