Suicide Blast Rips Through Political Rally In Pakistan, 46 Killed, Over 100 Injured. In Pics

At least 46 people were killed and over 100 injured when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at a political rally in northwestern Pakistan's Bajaur district, which borders Afghanistan.

Blast in Khar Pakistan

Rescue workers help wounded people at the scene after the suicide bombing. An initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group ISIS was behind the attack. (Source: Getty)

The attack took place on Sunday when more than 400 members of the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party had gathered for a meeting. Three suspects have been taken into custody. (Image Source: Getty)

Police said 10 kilogrammes of explosives were set off by the suicide bomber, who was among the attendees seated in the front row of the convention. (Image Source: Getty)

Injured from the Khar blast were brought to a hospital in Peshawar in Pakistan. Chief Minister Azam Khan sought a detailed report on the blast from police. He also visited the Combined Military Hospital in Peshawar. (Image Source: Getty)

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the blast and vowed that those responsible will be identified and punished. (Image Source: Getty)

JUI-F party is a coalition partner of the government. The blast comes at a time when Pakistani political parties are beginning campaign preparations ahead of elections due later this year. (Image Source: Getty)

An emergency has been declared in the hospitals of Bajaur and adjoining areas where most of the injured were taken. The critically injured were transported to hospitals in the provincial capital Peshawar by military helicopters. (Image Source: Getty)