At least five people died in a suicide blast during a wedding ceremony near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan.
According to initial reports, the explosion took place during a function at the residence of Noor Alam Mehsud, head of the local peace committee. Police said the blast occurred while a musical programme was under way. Five people died and 10 sustained injuries. The injured were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Police, rescue services and the bomb disposal squad reached the scene. The nature of the explosion is being determined.
