The bomb was planted beneath a passenger seat and exploded in the outskirts of Peshawar, while the bus was en route to the town of Hangu.
"At least seven people have been killed and six wounded, the bomb was planted under a seat," senior police official Najeebur Rehman told AFP.
Syed Jameel Shah, a spokesman for Peshawar's main Lady Reading Hospital, confirmed the death toll.
PHOTO: MUHAMMAD IQBAL
Bomb Disposal Unit's (BDU) Shafqat Malik said the bomb contained five kilograms of explosives and was planted under a passenger seat.
Three bodies have been identified, while the remaining four are charred beyond recognition.
Further investigations are underway.
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May their souls rest in peace
@Modified... mind your own country
We send our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, and wish a full recovery for the injured. I hope the culprits are caught as soon as possible and punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM
May ALLAH TA'ALA bring peace to this Province and Pakistan. Ameen When CM & all ministers are out of the Provence to bring change, u can imagine that CHANGE in the Province.
Jiye Jiye Imran Khan and 'naya pakistan'.
Very sad incident but same sad as CM kpk is dancing at dharnas at Islamabad, Lahore & Mianwali. Shame shame
@Pashto Timesپشتو ٹائمز: and the head of this musical dharna is silent about the recent terrorists' attacks in KPK. Would the people of KPK vote again for PTI? Anyone with a good answer????????????
Saddened by the loss of life of innocent students. However this looks like the work of some new force (political opponents of KPK Govt maybe) but i trust KP Police that they will do whatever they can to bring those responsible to justice.
Peshawar is burning and Mian Imran Khan is singing Malhar in Islamabd..