At Least 13 Killed in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

Target was a pro-government militant group

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — At least 13 people were killed and 10 wounded early Thursday when a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden vehicle into the compound of a pro-government militant group in a remote area of northwestern Pakistan, a local official said.

The attack took place in Hangu district in tribal areas adjacent to the North Waziristan Agency shortly after dawn, according to the official, who asked not to be identified citing security concerns. The blast reportedly destroyed part of a compound belonging to Nabi Hanafi, an influential anti-Taliban commander in the restive tribal area.

The Pakistani Taliban took responsibility for the attack. "Nabi is our enemy and more attacks will continue in the future," said spokesman Shahidullah Shahid by telephone.