20 killed in Pakistan funeral bomb blast

At least 20 people have been killed in a bomb blast at a funeral attended by anti-Taliban militiamen in Pakistan’s north west.

Police spokesman Zahid Khan said the explosion near the city of Peshawar also wounded more than 50 people.

Local police chief Ghaffar Khan said the funeral was for the wife of an anti-Taliban militiamen in the Matani area.

Like in other parts of the north west, Matani is home to several tribal armies that fight against the Taliban and get some government support.

The militants have often targeted the militiamen.