LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced compensation of Rs 2 million for the bereaved families of the civilians who lost their lives in Monday’s suicide attack in Lahore.

At least 27 people, including nine cops, were killed and scores of others were wounded in the blast near Arifa Kareen Tower. The chief minister announced compensation of Rs 1 million for seriously injured and Rs 300, 000 for people with minor injuries.— NNI