The attack strikes the compound of Mullah Nabi Hanfi . He and his group have supported government forces against the Pakistani Taliban . Hide Caption Local police official Shaukat Ali Shah said the Taliban attackers had driven an explosive-laden vehicle at the compound early Thursday , causing large-scale damage . The attack took place in a lawless area of northwestern Pakistan .
The attack strikes the compound of Mullah Nabi Hanfi . He and his group have supported government forces against the Pakistani Taliban . Hide Caption The attack took place in a lawless area of northwestern Pakistan .