... across the border from Miranshah, within commuting distance of Haqqani hangouts such as Datta Khel and probably within sight of Mordor. Khost is populated by six different tribes of Pashtuns, the largest probably being the Khostwal, from which it takes its name...
earlier today.
A government source privy of the development said the incident took place earlier today as Mr. Fidai was on his way to his office.
The source further added that the earth-shattering kaboom left at least five people maimed including two security personnel of Mr. Fidai.
According to the source, the explosives, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was planted on the roadside which went off soon after the vehicle of Mr. Fidai passed the area.
The source also added that the earth-shattering kaboom also maimed two children and a woman but the governor survived the earth-shattering kaboom unhurt.
No individual or group including Taliban
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has so far grabbed credit for the incident.