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Explosion in Pakistani district wounds 5

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (KUNA) -- At least five people were wounded in a remote-controlled bomb explosion Monday in a northern Pakistani town, said a local official.
A small passenger van hit a roadside remote-controlled bomb near a security forces checkpost in Kohat town, about 150 kilometers from Islamabad, said Gul Jamal, a senior political officer, while talking to media.
The explosion wounded five passengers, he said, adding, at least three of them are said to be in critical condition. (end) amn.RK KUNA 011729 Nov 10NNNN