
Lahore blast
Police officials suspected a recent bomb attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore to be associated with terrorist attack. According to official sources reported by AFP news agency, the bomb was placed under a car parked on the road, which exploded killing one and injuring another four. One of the injured was hit by flying debris shattered from a vehicle during the blast. Police believe that government officials were the main targets of the explosion, since many live along the bombing site. This is thought to be an attempt by terrorist to create panic and spread terror, however, further investigation is necessary before conclusion could be made, said an official.
There has been a tread a rising bombings since last year, with most taking place in borders of Afghanistan. China being one of the closest allies of Pakistan has also led to many Chinese workers and officials falling victims to terrorist attacks. In one such attack, a Chinese engineer working for a hydroelectric project in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) was shot by unidentified gunmen in a crowded market in the town of Malakand, northeast of Peshawar city.
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