Gun and suicide attack kills 23 in Taftan

QUETTA: At least 23 people were killed in a gun and suicide attack near Pakistan-Iran border late Sunday night, Pakistani officials said.

The attack came when a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims returning from a visit to holy sites in Iran stopped at a restaurant in Taftan in the border area.

"So far we can confirm 23 people killed including several pilgrims and security personal. Seven others are injured," Akbar Durrani, home secretary Balochistan, told AFP.

"Four attackers including two gunmen and two suicide bombers attacked the restaurant in Taftan," he added.

No group has yet come forward to claim the attack. (AFP)