ATTOCK: An intense explosion has taken place at Punjab home minister Colonel (rtd) Shuja Khanzada's political office, leaving three people dead local media reports. The impact of the blast caused a roof collapse of the building and shattered windows in nearby houses.
According to initial reports, a number of people have been buried under rubble as the entire structure has been destroyed.
Local media reports that the Punjab home minister's staff have confirmed that Khanzada was in the office at the time of the blast, and has been injured.
The nature of the blast is not yet known, though some witnesses have claimed that a suicide bomber carried out the attack. This has not been independently confirmed by Dawn.
Shuja Khanzada was given charge of the home department in Oct 2014. The provincial department is responsible for the maintenance of law and order, and protection of life and property of citizens.
He previously held positions as Provincial Minister Punjab and Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab.
Rescue operations are underway at the scene of the attack.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is reported.