Lahore bomb blast 'kills six'

Officials have confirmed at least six people have been killed in a bomb attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore. The bomb is also thought to have wounded another 30 people. There has been no immediate claim for the attack.

In response, Pakistan have launched a security crackdown, which included closing parts of the border.

Today's attack happened in Lahore's Defence Housing Authority suburb. Initial reports suggested it was caused by an electricity generator exploding but police later said they believed it was a bomb.

Investigations the blast are still on-going.