18 killed, 100 injured in twin blasts in Pakistan

Islamabad: Eighteen persons were killed and 100 others injured as twin blasts rocked a market on Friday in Pakistan’s northwest tribal area of Kurram Agency, Geo News reported.

The first explosion took place as people were busy shopping for Iftar and Eid in the Turi Bazaar area of Parachinar.

The second explosion occurred as people rushed to rescue and assist those wounded in the first explosion.

The local administration confirmed that 18 people were killed and as many as 100 injured in the explosions.

“Till now at least 18 people have been confirmed killed in the attack as it is a very busy area,” said Shahid Turi, a local lawmaker from the area.