Injured personnel have been shifted to a nearby hospital


Peshawar: Five people, including two policemen, were injured in an explosion near a police van in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in Warsak Road Pir Bala area of Machni Gate.
The explosion occurred near a police van at around 9:00am when the officers were on a routine patrol on Warsak Road.
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Qasim Ali Khan said that as a result of the explosion, two police personnel, and three passers-by were injured. All the injured were shifted to the hospital for medical assistance.
Bomb Disposal Squad (BDU) Superintendent of Police (SP) Arshad Khan said that 4 to 5 kg of explosives were used in the blast.
He stated that the blast was done by remote control. Six to seven suspects were also detained for investigation.
On the other hand, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur called for a report on the Warsak road blast. He directed to provide the best medical aid to the injured.

Bringing justice closer to people, SC launches new public facilitation portal
- 16 hours ago
Former French president Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence
- 7 hours ago
Coca-Cola tops quarterly revenue estimates on steady soda demand
- 7 hours ago

Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister
- 16 hours ago

Fictional gadget reviews: exploring the latest in fantasy and sci-fi tech
- 15 hours ago
PM Shehbaz launches ‘Inspire Initiative’ to nurture semiconductor talent
- 8 hours ago
CR450: World’s fastest bullet train hits track for trials in China
- 11 hours ago
Trump threatens Hamas amid push on next Gaza truce steps
- 9 hours ago

5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Islamabad, parts of KP and Punjab
- 4 hours ago

Bollywood veteran actor Asrani passes away at 84
- 16 hours ago
Maharaj takes seven as South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 333
- 8 hours ago
Territorial violation to be met with firm response: COAS Munir
- 9 hours ago