Suicide blast kills 27 in Pakistan

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The blast happened near another emerging stronghold of Taliban militants and within striking distance of the Afghan border.

A deputy of Pakistan's top Taliban leader took responsibility for the bombing near the town of Hangu.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the assault as a "cowardly act of terrorism" and said the pro-Western government would use an "iron hand" against terrorists and extremists.

The explosion on Saturday damaged about a dozen army trucks and jeeps as well as a police station at the checkpoint, said Farid Khan, a senior police official in Hangu.

At least 25 members of the security forces and two civilians died, Khan said from a hospital near the scene.

Another 62 security personnel and three civilians were wounded, including the local police chief, according to other officials.