The attack occurred near where the rally was held and reportedly targeted a spot dense with security personnel. The region has long been exposed to militant attacks.

Authorities began treating the injured and worked to identify those behind the blast. Northwest Pakistan, near the border, has seen recurring insecurity and continued losses among civilians and police.

The international community condemned the attack on civilians and mourned the victims. Repeated attacks pose a major threat to regional stability and residents' safety.

Hwagyo Sibo reports the loss of life from terrorism with sorrow, centering on facts without sensationalizing the background of violence.