National News

ISLAMABAD, (APP): A policeman was martyred and at least 16
others people were injured in two back to back blasts in Peshawar early Wednesday morning.
According to police, the blasts occurred in Mathra locality where two
improvised explosive devices (IED) went off one after the other.
Officials said the first explosion targeted a police van, injuring two
personnel, a Private news channel reported.
The second blast proved fatal and caused more injuries in the presence
of policemen and media persons in the same area.
Members of bomb disposal squad and TV channels were also among those
injured.They were rushed to Lady Reading Hospital.
Security forces cordoned off the area and searched for millitants who
often target police and security forces in Peshawar.