Photo by Getty Image

At least seven people have died and more than 50 injured after an explosion during a class at a religious school in Pakistan, police have said.

Hospital officials say those killed in the attack, which took place in the northern city of Peshawar, were aged between 20 and 30.

Dozens of others were injured, including four under the age of 13.

No group has yet claimed responsibility. An investigation has been launched.

Earlier reports suggested four of the dead were children, but this has since been retracted.

The city of Peshawar, close to the Afghan border, has seen some of the worst of the violence during the Taliban insurgency in recent years.

Six years ago, gunmen stormed a military school in the city leaving more than 150 dead, including many children.

However, the number of attacks has greatly reduced in recent years.

BBC

You May Also Like

Defence Minister Warns Nigerians Against Fake Housing Schemes Using His Image

By Teddy Daniel The Ministry of Defence has warned Nigerians against paying…

Sultan Urges Religious Leaders To Promote Hygiene, Healthy Living

  By Nasiru Malali His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad…

Kaduna Govt Inspects Renovated NYSC Camp Facilities

By Blessing Okobor   The Kaduna State Government has inspected renovated facilities…

Zamfara At 30: Former Governors, Traditional Rulers, Others Celebrate, Anniversary

By Aminu Dalhatu The First Military Governor of Zamfara State, Colonel Jibrin…

2027: ADC Governorship Candidate Pledges to Tackle Insecurity, Other Challenges in Zamfara

By Aminu Dalhatu The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…

Kaduna Seeks Tax Ombud Zonal Office, Says Fairness Can Boost Revenue

By Shindong Bala The Kaduna State Government has called for the establishment…
Download FRCN Kaduna Hausa App