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Blast in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan kills 11, wounds 30
An explosion in the militant-prone city of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has claimed at least 11 lives with dozens more injured. Emergency services launched rescue operations following the incident in the volatile region.
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A powerful blast struck Dera Ismail Khan on Tuesday, leaving at least 11 people dead and 30 others wounded, according to local authorities and hospital officials in the city.
The explosion occurred in the densely populated area of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, triggering immediate emergency response from rescue teams. Casualties were rushed to nearby hospitals as medics worked to treat the injured.
Dera Ismail Khan has been a flashpoint for militant violence in recent years, with multiple attacks targeting civilians and security forces in the region. The exact cause of the blast was not immediately confirmed, though such incidents in the area have frequently been linked to militant activity.
The provincial government and security agencies have cordoned off the blast site for investigation. Officials stated that a detailed probe would be launched to determine the nature of the explosion and identify those responsible.