At least 20 students killed in a terror attack at Bacha Khan University in northwest pakistan. Militants attacked the school a new hours ago as classes were getting underway. A Spokesman Says four of the attackers have been killed. And the Government Troops have retaken control of all School Buildings now. An emergency worker says the operation is still ongoing. The army says its clearing the campus block by block trying to determine if any more militants are holed up at this moment. For more on whats been a deadly siege, lets bring in cnn islamabad producer. The army trying to clear the campus block by block. Whats the latest information you have on casualties at this stage . Reporter well, we know that at least 20 students have been killed. Theres been a state of emergency declared at all hospitals in the area as well as a nearby city. There are fears that the death toll is expected to rise. Were getting reports that theres still dead bodies inside the university, but as of right now
University. Officials say at least 21 people are dead. Four attackers have been killed. And if just the last few minutes, there has been a claim of responsibility from the Pakistani Taliban. Lets get the latest on this situation. Alexander field is watching developments. Whats the latest . We are learning minutes ago the Pakistani Group is taking claim for a deadly attack in 2014 on a school that left more than 140 people dead. children. Again, this grew now saying they are the one was terrorized a university in northwest pakistan just this morning. It happened when an explosion was heard at Bacha Khan University. Officials connected to the school now saying at least 21 kill. But it is far too soon to be able to determine how many have been injured and if there are additional fatalities. They say four attackrs unleashed fire on the school have been killed that after troops took positions around the campus an even on rooftops. They say two of the attackers were kill by sniper fire. What
Welcome back, everyone. We want to bring you up to date on our breaking news out of pakistan. At least seven people are dead and nearly two dozen wounded after militants attacked Bacha Khan University. Security forces there at the school say theyve killed four attackers. Right now we dont know if theyre among the official death toll which Police Expect to rise. For more on the breaking news we want to bring in our cnn islamabad producer. Shes on the phone with us. Sofia, we know this situation is still unfolding. Apparently it all began just a few hours ago there on campus as classes were getting underway. Whats the latest information you have on if this is under control yet. Reporter well, at the moment we do know that were getting reports from the military that firing at the scene has stopped, but that they are clearing the area block by block. This does not mean that the operation is finished. Were getting reports on the ground that people are still hearing hearing explosions a whil
Of the prust campus. There was a student who reports watching a professor get struck. He was telling students to take cover. At this point officials connected to the schools say 21 are dead. We are hearing from local hospitals they are receiving bodies. They are also receiving wound. It is simply too early to tell how many could have been injured in this mornings attacks. We know there are still dead bodies inside of the school, itself. There were some 3,000 students who were on campus the morning at Bacha Khan University along with another 600 or so visitors. They were there to celebrate a day meant to commemorate the founder, the namesake of this university. Bacha khan. So right now the latest we are hearing from Security Forces, they remain on campus, they remain trying to determine whether or not the total attackers was for, the four have been killed. Thank you. Lets talk more about this attack and in fact it could skill be ongoing. The former deputy director. Thank you for being w
There are reports of gun fire at a university. The school is 150 kilometers from islamabad. Three gunmen are said to be hiding in different parts of the university. A journalist on the scene tells cnn a blast was heard near the main gate. As of now, the schools chancellor is telling pakistani media no students have been hurt. But according to geo news, at least five people have been injured and taken to hospital. All of this coming just over a year after the taliban killed 134 students at the school in the city not far from here. Well have live updates for you as soon as we get them. Sarah palin endorsed donald trump for president. It was a raucous, sometimes meandering speech. Its lashed out at isis, the Establishment Republicans and Hillary Clinton. Are you ready to make America Great again . Better than anyone, isnt he known for being able to command, fir fire. Are you ready for a commanderinchief . Are you ready for a commanderinchief who will let our warriors do their job and go k