At least 18 people including a child were killed and 32 others sustained injuries in the powerful blast near Badaber police station, Pakistan's (Geo News) reported. 
Police said militants targeted security forces convoy in the attack. The dead and injured have been rushed to Lady Reading Hospital. Condition of six injured is said to be critical. 
Police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have cordoned off the area. Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Javed Marwat has confirmed that 15 people have been killed and 30 wounded in the attack. 
Hospital sources said 16 bodies and 32 injured were present in the hospital. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) said that at least 40 kg explosive material was used in the attack. 
Ten nearby shops and vehicles were badly damaged. Security forces have launched search operation in the area, Marwat added.
Source: BNA