At least 21 killed in market blast in Pakistan on Afghan border

 At least 21 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a bomb blast in Parachinar, on the border with Afghanistan, according to officials. Security forces have cordoned off the area.

Initial reports from the interior ministry indicated that “at least 12 people have been killed and 35 wounded.”

The death toll quickly rose to 21, according to Reuters citing officials.

"We received 21 bodies of the local tribal people killed in the blast," said Sajid Hussain Turi, member of the National Assembly from the region, adding that there will be a mass funeral held for the victims, followed by a demonstration.
 [rt.com]
21/1/17