Women and children are among the dead after gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in north-western Pakistan.
At least 38 people, including six women and several children, have been killed in attacks on passenger vehicles in north-western Pakistan .
"Initial reports confirm that the victims include six women, several children, and police officers," he added. "The enemies of peace in the country have attacked a convoy of innocent citizens, an act that amounts to sheer brutality," Mr Sharif said.Tribal and family feuds are common in Sunni-majority Pakistan, where the Shiite community has long suffered discrimination and violence.
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