Five killed, 25 injured in rocket attack on Peshawar airport

At least five have been killed and 25 injured in rocket attacks on Peshawar airport and nearby areas here on Saturday evening, the officials said.

At least five have been killed and 25 injured in rocket attacks on Peshawar airport and nearby areas here on Saturday evening, the officials said.

According to a local TV channel, five rockets hit the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar and were fired from an unknown location. An emergency has been declared at the airport which was sealed following the strikes.

Meanwhile, heavy exchange of gunfire has been reported from inside the airport which has been sealed.