US EditionAt least 11 labourers killed in deadly van bomb blast in Pakistan's North Waziristan
- Eleven labourers were killed in a militant attack in Northwestern Pakistan when an improvised explosive device detonated, tearing through a truck carrying the workers near the Afghan border.
- No group has claimed immediate responsibility for the attack, but Pakistan has seen a resurgence of attacks by Islamist militants since the breakdown of a ceasefire between the Pakistani Taliban and the government last year.
- Other groups, including the Islamic State, have also claimed responsibility for recent attacks in Pakistan, such as a large blast at a political rally that killed 45 people last month.
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Pakistan: 13 labourers killed in IED blast in North Waziristan
On Sunday (20 August), a Pakistani police official said that 13 labourers were killed and two others sustained injuries in a late-night explosion in the Shawal area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district. While speaking with Pakistani news outlet Dawn, North Waziristan District Police Officer Naik Muhammad confirmed the death toll. The police officer stated that the incident took place in Shawal region which is near the Pak-Afghan bo…
11 killed, 2 wounded in landmine blast in northwestern Pakistan - La Prensa Latina Media
Islamabad, Aug 20 (EFE).- Eleven laborers were killed while two others were wounded as the vehicle they were traveling in hit a landmine planted on a road in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said Sunday. The incident occurred late Saturday in Shawal area of the tribal North Waziristan district, according to the local police. “Eleven laborers, who were working on a security check post, were returning from work when their van h…
A roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan kills 11 laborers near the border with Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — At least eleven laborers were killed and two others wounded when a roadside bomb destroyed their vehicle in Pakistan’s North Waziristan district near the border with Afghanistan, police said Sunday. Police officer Ibrar Khan said the incident took place on Saturday night in the Gulmir Kot area. He said the explosion destroyed the vehicle that was carrying 16 laborers, killing 11 of them on the spot while two were taken …
A roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan kills 11 laborers near the border with Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say at least eleven laborers were killed and two others wounded when a roadside bomb destroyed their vehicle in North Waziristan district near the border with Afghanistan. Police officer Ibrar Khan said Sunday that the incident took place the previous night in the Gulmir Kot area. He said the explosion destroyed the vehicle that was carrying 16 people, killing 11 of the workers on the spot while two wou…
A roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan kills 11 laborers near the border with Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say at least eleven laborers were killed and two others wounded when a roadside bomb destroyed their vehicle in North Waziristan district near the border with Afghanistan. Police officer Ibrar Khan said Sunday that the incident took place the previous night in the Gulmir Kot area. He said the explosion destroyed the vehicle that was carrying 16 people, killing 11 of the workers on the spot while two wou…
A roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan kills 11 laborers near the border with Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say at least eleven laborers were killed and two others wounded when a roadside bomb destroyed their vehicle in North Waziristan district near the border with Afghanistan. Police officer Ibrar Khan said Sunday that the incident took place the previous night in the Gulmir Kot area. He said the explosion destroyed the vehicle that was carrying 16 people, killing 11 of the workers on the spot while two wou…
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