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Bomb Blast Near Bannu Kills Seven, Pakistan Blames Afghan Militants

5/12/2026

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A bomb exploded at Tehsil Sarai Nawrang Bazar near Bannu, killing seven, including two police officers.
Ambulances and fire trucks took victims to Bannu hospitals, where 37 patients, some critical, were admitted.
Police official Nawrang Saeed Khan confirmed the deaths and cited medical superintendent Mohammad Ishaq’s report of the influx.
Pakistan blamed Afghanistan-based militants and lodged a protest with Kabul.
Afghan Taliban denied involvement, calling it an internal Pakistani issue.

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A bomb exploded at Tehsil Sarai Nawrang Bazar near Bannu, killing seven, including two police officers.
Ambulances and fire trucks took victims to Bannu hospitals, where 37 patients, some critical, were admitted.
Police official Nawrang Saeed Khan confirmed the deaths and cited medical superintendent Mohammad Ishaq’s report of the influx.
Pakistan blamed Afghanistan-based militants and lodged a protest with Kabul.
Afghan Taliban denied involvement, calling it an internal Pakistani issue.