A blast at a bus stop killed 12 people and injured dozens more in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, authorities said.
The explosion hit the bus stop at a busy market in Parachinar, the capital of Kurram Agency, said Amjad Ali, a local official. At least 50 others were injured.
He said the number of casualties could go up as security forces, who have cordoned off the area, investigate the blast.
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz condemned the blast and expressed sorrow over the loss of life and property:
“Our resolve to eradicate the menace of terrorism is getting stronger and stronger with the loss of innocent lives and sacrifices of army and law enforcement officials,” he said in a statement. “This fight is an irreversible process until this terrorism is rooted out from country.”
There has been no claim of responsibility.