The explosion took place in the city's Faqir Kilay market where women and children were also among the wounded. – File Photo

PESHAWAR: At least eight people were injured in an explosion in Peshawar on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.

The explosion took place in the city's Faqir Kilay market where women and children were also among the wounded.

Security officials said that the blast took place inside a shop within the cloth market in the area.

According to initial reports, the wounded have been taken to Lady Reading Hospital and the nature of the explosion is still being determined.

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