17 April 2010 - 19:30

A huge explosion has been heard in a cattle market in a Pakistani tribal region, killing at least ten people, according to officials.

A huge explosion has been heard in a cattle market in a Pakistani tribal region, killing at least ten people, according to officials.

The blast occurred in Orakazi region on Thursday.

Dozens of people were also injured in the incident.

In another blast on Thursday, a NATO supply tanker was damaged and its driver received minor injuries in the Baghbana area of Khuzdar district.

Police said the bomb had been planted in the roadside bushes and went off as the vehicle drove by.

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