Woman among deadly wave of Pakistan suicide bombers

THREE suicide bombers, including a woman, attacked a police station in north-western Pakistan killing 13 people yesterday, the latest in a surge of terrorist attacks sweeping the country.

In the past 11 days more than 150 people have died, underlining the power of the Taliban, who are attempting to hinder a fresh army offensive against their stronghold close to the Afghan border.

In Islamabad the army chief met with the prime minister and other political leaders for talks that included plans for an offensive in South Waziristan.