Pakistan, March 5 -- Militants targeted Bannu Cantt during Iftar on Wednesday, resulting in the martyrdom of nine innocent civilians and injuring 16 others, according to security sources.

The attack, which occurred at a bustling market in Bannu, was foiled by security forces, who continue their clearance operations to eliminate the remaining terrorists.

At least six militants have been killed in clearance operations by security forces.

Security sources revealed that the militants rammed two explosive-laden vehicles into the walls of Bannu Cantt during peak Iftar hours when the market was crowded.

One of the vehicles detonated in an area adjacent to the market, causing significant damage to a nearby mosque and claiming innocent lives....