Among those repatriated, 230,470 were holders of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, 71,570 held Afghan Citizen Cards, and 686,772 were undocumented Afghan nationals.
Security officials said the attack took place in the Kurram district of north-western Pakistan, an area that has long been a flashpoint for militant activity.
At least 12 children were killed, resident Mohammad Ali Shinwari told Reuters.
Khan also emphasized the need to improve relations with Afghanistan, calling it a “Muslim neighbour” with whom all disputes should be settled through talks rather than...