16 Aug 2024 | 06:50 AM UTC
Pakistan: At least four people injured in explosion in Pir Bala, Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Aug. 16
Explosion in Pir Bala, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, Aug. 16, injures at least four people. Tight security likely.
An explosion targeting a police vehicle along Warsak Road in Peshawar's Pir Bala area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the afternoon of Aug. 16, injured at least two civilians and two police officers. No group has claimed responsibility. Officials may 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 probable.
Avoid the impact area until authorities issue the all-clear. Plan accordingly for localized transport disruptions; consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
