Blast in Rawalpindi

A powerful blast on Monday destroyed the front of a popular hotel on Mall Road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

The blast took place at 10:40 am outside the Shalimar Hotel on Mall Road, one of the busiest roads in the city.. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

Cars parked near the hotel were blown up by the impact. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

The police quickly moved into the area and cordoned it off. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

Rescue teams have been sent in to the area. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

This is the latest in a series of deadly attacks in Pakistan. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

Shalimar Hotel- Mall Road, is one of the busiest roads in the city. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)

Security had been tightened and the area cordoned off. The injured had been moved to hospitals.. (Photo: Express 24x7 footage)