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Thursday, 29 March, 2001, 07:28 GMT 08:28 UK
Windstorm in central Pakistan

A severe windstorm has struck central Pakistan, killing at least nine people.

Winds at speeds of up to one hundred and thirty kilometres had also caused hundreds of injuries, and damaged homes in a village in central Punjab.

A relief operation is underway.

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