(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Islamabad, Rabi'I 17, 1439 H., December 05, 2017, SPA -- At least six people were killed and eight others injured in a blast in Mir Ali, the largest town in North Waziristan in northwestern Pakistan.
Pakistani security sources said the blast was caused by an explosive device planted in a motorcycle by unknown persons, and was detonated near a vehicle belonging to army forces, killing six passersby and wounding soldiers and civilians.
The sources added that security forces rushed to the scene and collected evidence, while the injured were rushed to hospitals.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
--SPA
19:12 LOCAL TIME 16:12 GMT
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