Nine mine workers died in a coal mine blast in Dowali area of lower Orakzai on Wednesday.

According to Rescue 1122, the rescue operation has been completed and all the dead bodies have been recovered.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over loss of human lives in a coal mine blast in Dowali area of district Orakzai.

He prayed for the high ranks of the departed souls and for early recovery of those injured in the incident.

He also expressed sympathies with the bereaved families and directed the relevant authorities to provide all possible medical treatment to the injured people.