Pakistanis mourn 18 killed in suicide bombing at army base

A militant group linked with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing in Bannu, which also left 42 injured, some critically

Scores of people attended the funeral prayers. Picture: AP

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 - 14:58

Riaz Khan, AP

A city in north-western Pakistan has observed a day of mourning, a day after a twin suicide bombing targeted a military base and killed 18 people, including five soldiers.

A militant group linked with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing in Bannu, which also left 42 injured, some critically. Militants have targeted the city in the past.