Prominent tribal elder among three killed in bomb blast in Pakistan’s South Waziristan

english.nepalnews.com · 1 week ago

A roadside bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Lower South Waziristan district killed three people, including influential tribal elder Malik Tariq Wazir, and injured four others. The blast occurred in the Rustam Bazaar area of Wana. Tariq, chief of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe, was known for his role in tribal mediation and peace-building efforts. The incident occurs amidst increasing violence in Pakistan's tribal belt bordering Afghanistan.