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Page last updated at 14:41 GMT, Thursday, 28 May 2009 15:41 UK

Taliban: Lahore bomb 'revenge'

The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's bombing in Lahore which left at least 24 dead and hundreds injured.

In a call to the BBC in Islamabad, a spokesperson said it was "revenge" for the Pakistani army's military offensive in the Swat valley, and warned of more attacks to come.

Barbara Plett reports.

READ MORE: Analysis: Why attack Lahore?

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