Suicide bomber kills 7, injures 25 at wedding ceremony in northwest Pakistan

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• The incident took place at a private residence during the celebrations, turning the crowded event into a scene of chaos and destruction. The blast occurred at the residence of Noor Alam Mehsud, described as a pro-government community leader, in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
• According to local police chief Adnan Khan, the explosion triggered panic among those present.
• Debris and bloodstains were left scattered across the venue. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADGuests had been dancing when the attacker struck.
• The force of the explosion caused the roof to collapse, which hampered rescue efforts and made it difficult to reach people trapped under the debris. More from World Hasina calls Yunus 'murderous fascist' in first public address since ouster in 2024 Thousands brave icy weather to protest against ICE in Minneapolis after 5-year-old's detentionCasualties and emergency responsePolice said those killed and injured were taken to a nearby hospital.
• Several of the wounded were reported to be in critical condition.