In Pakistan, at least seven people have been killed and several others injured in a bomb explosion in the town of Matni, the outskirts of Peshawar. Initial reports said the explosives planted in a van on way to Kalakhel went off resulting in the death of seven persons including two children and a woman. Sources said that the driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody. Hospital sources said more than ten persons are also reported injured, out of which, two are in critical condition.