Summary
A suicide bombing at a wedding in northwest Pakistan killed at least seven people. The attack targeted a building where a peace committee was meeting during the wedding. No group claimed responsibility, but the Pakistani Taliban is suspected.
Key Facts
- A suicide bomber attacked a wedding in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, killing at least seven people.
- The bombing took place at a building used by a local peace committee.
- Three people died immediately, and four more later died in the hospital.
- The peace committees include local residents and elders and are supported by the Pakistani government.
- The attack happened as the Pakistani military prepares to fight armed groups near the Afghan border.
- The Pakistani Taliban, known for past attacks, is suspected but has not claimed responsibility.
- The Afghan Taliban's rise has strengthened the Pakistani Taliban, and Pakistan blames the Afghan Taliban for letting them operate from Afghanistan.
- Many people in the border areas have had to leave their homes due to ongoing conflicts.
