Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- At least 11 people were killed and 20 others injured in a blast near Dera Ismail Khan. The explosion targeted a police checkpost in Aman Mela on Saturday. Rescue 1122 officials confirmed the casualties as emergency teams continued operations.

The victims included eight men, two women and a child, according to Rescue 1122. Several injured people included police officers, customs personnel and two civilians. Rescue teams were also working to recover victims from debris at the site.

The explosion occurred near Mughal Kot and Darazinda along the DI Khan-Quetta Road. The checkpost lies close to the border between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Police said bomb disposal teams reached the location to examine the expl...