A powerful blast ripped through a wedding ceremony in the Qureshi Mor area of Dera Ismail Khan district on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring several others.
According to reports, the blast occurred during an ongoing marriage function, triggering panic and chaos among attendees. Multiple people sustained injuries of varying severity and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.
Security officials confirmed that law enforcement and rescue teams swiftly reached the site, cordoned off the area, and launched a search operation to secure the surroundings and collect evidence.
Preliminary assessments by authorities indicate that the explosion was the result of a suicide bombing, though a final determination will be made after completion of forensic and technical investigations.
Officials said an inquiry is underway to establish the identity of the attacker and determine the network behind the attack, while security across the district has been tightened following the incident.
Further details are expected as rescue efforts conclude and investigations progress.
