Lahore: A powerful suicide blast near the home of Punjab province Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore today killed at least 20 people, including policemen, and wounded 30 others. Confirming it was a suicide blast, the Lahore police said the "target of blast was the police".
The injured include at least six policemen. Rescue 1122 teams have shifted them to nearby hospitals where emergency has been imposed.
Two vehicles, including one motorcycle, have reportedly been damaged in the incident.
