November 23, 2024 19:49 (IST)
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Kabul, July 15 (IBNS) At least 89 people were killed in a blast in Afghanistan's Paktika province on Tuesday, media reports said.
According to reports, 40 others were injured in the mishap.
Malim Raza Kharotai, the district's administrative chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News the massive blast occurred when the attacker drove his explosives-laden vehicle into a crowded district market.
People were doing shopping when the blast occurred.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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