Suicide attack near PIA building Peshawar, five dead

PESHAWAR (updated on: December 24, 2009, 12:30 PST): At least five persons including two policemen have been killed and several others injured in a blast occurred at a checkpost located near PIA building, here on Thursday, Aaj News reported. According to initial reports it was a suicide attack, a suicide bomber blew himself closed to the checkpost killing five persons and injuring several. Bashir Ahmed Bilour, a senior minister in NWFP, confirmed the death toll and said the blast was caused by a suicide bomber, although it was not clear if the attacker was on foot or in a car. Witness said it was a powerful blast that damaged the PIA building. The shops located in the area have been closed. Police and rescue staff have reached the spot; injured and dead bodies shifted to Lady Reading Hospital.