07 Feb 2024 | 08:31 AM UTC
Pakistan: Authorities responding to explosion outside election candidate's office in Khanozai, Pishin District, Balochistan Province Feb. 7
Explosion occurs at election candidate's office in Khanozai, Pishin District, Balochistan Province, Pakistan, Feb. 7. Casualties reported.
Authorities are responding to an explosion outside independent election candidate Asfandyar Khan Kakar's office in Khanozai, Pishin District, Balochistan Province, the afternoon of Feb. 7. The blast has reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured 11 others; casualty numbers could increase over the coming hours. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident. Security personnel are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Authorities have cordoned off the impacted area and will likely maintain a heightened security posture as a precaution. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are likely. Additional explosions are possible.
Khanozai is located approximately 50 km (31 miles) northeast of Quetta.
Avoid the impact area until authorities issue the all-clear and vacate the vicinity. Plan accordingly for localized transport disruptions; consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
