The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, where they are in stable condition, according to hospital sources.

The smog also enveloped the Taj Mahal, leaving the iconic monument shrouded in a dense haze.

The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the assault.

The military did not provide details on the militants’ identities or affiliations.

Several participants in the strike had suffered severe dehydration and were hospitalized.

The attack comes just days after a new government took power in the region, following the first elections held in.

Sharif’s office said the discussions underscored cooperation on infrastructure and development projects vital to both nations.

The resolution also challenges the requirement of passports and visas for Pashtuns crossing the Durand Line.

The car was traveling from Lucknow to Delhi following the Dussehra holiday, Verma noted.

The agreement was reached during a multiparty grand jirga, or tribal assembly