A suicide bomber in a pickup truck has detonated his explosives near government offices in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 32 people. The attack occurred in Hangu, located just outside Pakistan's tribal regions bordering with Afghanistan.

A suicide bomber in a pickup truck has detonated his explosives near government offices in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 32 people.

It struck near several government buildings, including the district commissioner's office. This is just the latest in a string of violent attacks to hit the country since the death of Osama bin Laden in a US raid. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes as Admiral. Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, lands in Pakistan for talks with top military and civilian leaders.