A statement attributed to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on social media states that the attack was carried out by their "Majeed…
This ruling, which impacts 2.7 million students and 10,000 teachers across 25,000 madrasas.
Sharif said on Friday his party had emerged as the single largest group and would talk to other groups to form a coalition government.
After the election, the new parliament will choose the country’s next prime minister.
The Houthi attacks since November are a show of support for the Palestinian group Hamas in its war with Israel.
Iranian state television reported a first and then a second explosion during an anniversary at the event.
The spokesperson added that the JUI-F chief was travelling through Dera Ismail Khan when his convoy came under attack near the toll plaza.
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility saying its fighters had ambushed two military vehicles.
Sharif's government had denied dragging its feet, saying it is a constitutional requirement to hold elections under the latest census.
Saudi Arabia broke ties with Iran in 2016 after protesters attacked its embassy in Tehran in retaliation for Riyadh's execution of a…