The Pakistani Taliban says it was behind an attack that killed at least 22 soldiers.
It was the worst strike on the country's military since a Taliban's leader was killed last November.
And it puts even more doubt on attempts by the government to hold peace talks.
Al Jazeera's Ali Mustafa reports on the explosion in the city of Bannu, close to Pakistan's tribal belt.
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