Blast in Pakistan madrassa kills 7 children, wounds 70

A blast inside seminary in Peshawar's Dir Colony has claimed the lives of 7 children and injured 70 others.

According to media reports, the bombing happened while a cleric was delivering a lecture at the main hall of the Jamia Zubairia madrassa.

The injured have been taken to Lady Reading Hospital.

The cause of the explosion is not known yet, but investigations are underway.

More details awaited.

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