At least five people were killed and one was injured in a blast in Balochistan’s Chaman on Thursday, according to police.
Chaman District Police Officer Abdullah Cheema told Dawn.com that the explosion occurred near a taxi stand in the Pak-Afghan border area of Chaman.
“Five people killed and one injured in the explosion near a vehicle,” he said, adding that police and rescue teams were dispatched to the spot.
A statement from the Balochistan Home Department said it ordered an investigation into the incident.
“The scene of the incident has been surrounded by forces. Levies and other law enforcement agencies are present at the scene. The process of collecting evidence and investigation is underway,” it said, adding that a probe was underway to find out the nature and reasons of the explosion.
The government also appealed to the public to avoid rumors and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
More to follow.