PARACHINAR: At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded when two back-to-back explosions rocked Parachinar in Kurram tribal agency on Friday, officials said.
The twin explosions occurred as people were busy shopping for Iftar and Eid in the Turi Bazaar area, close to a crowded bus terminal.
The second explosion took place as people rushed to provide aid and rescue the wounded from the first explosion.
Political administration confirmed that 25 people were killed and at least 100 were injured in the explosions.
Shahid Turi, a local lawmaker from the area, confirmed the death toll, adding that Turi market was a very busy area.
He added that security arrangements were in place at the time of the attack, as paramilitary forces and Army have set-up checkpoints in the area.
“The entire area has check posts set-up and the area is declared as a Red Zone. Turi market is a bit outside of the zone,” said Turi.
Hospital officials have confirmed that at least 20 of the wounded the are in critical condition.
