Two roadside bombs kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan

Two roadside bomb blasts in northwestern Pakistan's Bannu district have killed at least seven people and wounded three. The first explosion targeted a vehicle carrying passengers, and a second bomb detonated as rescuers responded. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, though the Pakistan Taliban and other armed groups operate in the region. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif condemned the incident and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The attacks occur amidst heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan blaming Afghanistan for a surge in border attacks and having conducted air strikes on Afghan cities.

Two roadside bombs in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, killed at least seven people on Saturday. The first bomb targeted a vehicle, killing five, and a second bomb detonated as rescuers arrived, killing two more. Three people were wounded in the attacks, which were remotely controlled. Authorities are conducting a search operation for those responsible. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion is directed towards the Pakistani Taliban. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the bombings and warned against those who support militant networks. Pakistan has seen a rise in militant violence, often attributed to the Pakistani Taliban, who are allied with Afghanistan's Taliban.