At least 7 dead, dozens injured after blast in Pakistani city of Peshawar

Lady Reading Hospital spokesman, Mohammad Asim, told CNN there were children among the injured.

The seminary is located on Peshawar’s ring road, on the southern outskirts of the city.

Peshawar’s superintendent of police Waqar Azeem told CNN the blast occurred during the morning’s first lecture. Rescue services and a bomb disposal squad are on site.

This is a developing story, more to come.

CNN’s Sophia Saifi reported from Islamabad and journalist Zahid Shah Sherazi reported from Peshawar, Pakistan.