One military force killed in bomb blast in Pakistan

Pakistani army public relations announced in a statement that a military force was killed when a bomb planted near an army checkpoint in South Waziristan province exploded.

The incident took place in the Kaniguram area, according to a statement from the Pakistan Army's public relations department.

Reports indicate that a remote-controlled improvised explosive device exploded in the blast.

Pakistani security forces have launched an investigation.

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