Bomb blast averted in Karachi

A bomb weighing 13 kg was found near a road in the Pakistani port city of Karachi today, and was defused by a bomb disposal squad.

A bomb weighing 13 kg was found near a road in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Friday, and was defused by a bomb disposal squad.

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The explosive was found at the Safora Chowrangi, Geo News reported.

Witnesses said the bomb was planted near a school. It was packed in a cement block, and the explosive material included ball bearings, nuts and bolts.

A remote control was also found later.