Locals say this is the third time this month that shells have landed in North Waziristan.

The explosion took place when a tribesman, Alam Din, tried to cut a mortar shell with a saw at his residence.

Technical staff says doctors don’t show up because the premises are filthy, janitors on strike since February.

Mortar shell explodes in North Waziristan killing 6 family members including children and women.

An official of the security forces from Miramshah, headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, confirmed the incidents.

Local have started rescue work, though they report that drones are still circling above.

34 security officials injured; mosque collapses by impact of blast.

Four of the injured are said to be in a critical state.

Outlawed group Ansarul Mujahideen claims responsibility.

Two militants were killed and two others were injured.