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Bus bomb blast kills 15 in northwestern Pakistan

16.03.2016 - Update : 22.03.2016
Bus bomb blast kills 15 in northwestern Pakistan     PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN- MARCH 16: A wounded Pakistani is seen at Lady Reading Hospital after a bomb placed on a bus carrying government officials exploded in Peshawar northern Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and 25 wounded on March 15, 2016. ( Metin Aktas - Anadolu Ajansı )

Pakistan

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan

 At least 15 people were killed and over 30 injured Wednesday after a bomb exploded on a bus in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials said.

Police said the explosive device was planted at the back of a bus carrying around 50 government employees.

Several of the injured remain in critical condition, medical officials said.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.


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