<p>Peshawar: At least eight people, including two security officials, were killed and 35 others were injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle in northwest <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/pakistan">Pakistan</a> on Tuesday, police said.</p><p>The incident occurred in the Lakki Marwat district of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.</p><p>A District Police official said the suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden three-wheeler auto rickshaw at the Phattak Chowk in Naurang Bazar.</p><p>Two traffic police personnel and a woman were among the eight people killed, officials said, adding that 35 others were injured and were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Sarai Naurang for treatment.</p>.Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike deal.<p>Several people who were said to be in critical condition were referred to hospitals in Bannu and Peshawar for further medical care.</p><p>An emergency was declared at the hospitals and all medical staff were called.</p><p>Ambulances and teams were dispatched to the site for relief work, said Rescue 1122 spokesperson Shahdab Khan.</p><p>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Suhail Afridi took note of the blast and directed the Inspector General of Police to submit a detailed report on the incident.</p><p>“We stand with the bereaved families in this difficult time, and the provincial government will extend all possible support to them,” he said. </p>
<p>Peshawar: At least eight people, including two security officials, were killed and 35 others were injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle in northwest <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/pakistan">Pakistan</a> on Tuesday, police said.</p><p>The incident occurred in the Lakki Marwat district of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.</p><p>A District Police official said the suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden three-wheeler auto rickshaw at the Phattak Chowk in Naurang Bazar.</p><p>Two traffic police personnel and a woman were among the eight people killed, officials said, adding that 35 others were injured and were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Sarai Naurang for treatment.</p>.Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike deal.<p>Several people who were said to be in critical condition were referred to hospitals in Bannu and Peshawar for further medical care.</p><p>An emergency was declared at the hospitals and all medical staff were called.</p><p>Ambulances and teams were dispatched to the site for relief work, said Rescue 1122 spokesperson Shahdab Khan.</p><p>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Suhail Afridi took note of the blast and directed the Inspector General of Police to submit a detailed report on the incident.</p><p>“We stand with the bereaved families in this difficult time, and the provincial government will extend all possible support to them,” he said. </p>