Published on, Sept. 23 -- September 23, 2025 4:37 AM

At least 14 Khwaraj and 10 civilians were killed when a powerful blast ripped through an IED-manufacturing factory setup by Khwaraj in Akakhel area of Khyber tribal district, police said on Monday.

The powerful explosion occurred at Khwaraj IED-factory setup by Khawaraj Amaan Gul and Masood Tashkeel in the heart of civilian area at Akakhel that also destroyed around five nearby houses, resulting in death of 14 Khwaraj and 10 civilians, who were being used as human shield.

Credible sources and local eyewitnesses confirmed that the terrorists had set up an IED-manufacturing factory in thickly populated area Akakhel. There was an initial large explosion inside this factory, which engulf...