Heavy Blast in Paktia; 5 Killed 19 wounded reported so far

According to preliminary reports from Paktia province indicates that a vehicle full of explosives detonated in Gardiz city, killing at least 5 and wounded 19 others. Civilians are among the victims.

According to preliminary reports from Paktia province indicates that a vehicle full of explosives detonated in Gardiz city, killing at least 5 and wounded 19 others. Civilians are among the victims.

Emal Khan Momand, a spokesperson of the Thunder corps said that 5 civilians were killed and 19 others were wounded as a result of a car bomb explosion in Paktia province.
The incident occurred at about 8:30 am in Qardiz, capital of Pakistan province.

Sultan Daoud Sultan, the provincial police chief, meanwhile, said that as a result of a car bomb attack on military infrastructure in Gardiz city, 4 soldiers were killed and 10 others, including civilians were wounded.
The Interior Ministry confirmed the attack, saying dozens were killed or wounded.