At least four people were killed and a dozen others wounded when a bomb exploded at a top hotel hosting the Chinese ambassador in southwestern Pakistan, officials said late Wednesday.

Initially, no group immediately claimed the attack. However, hours later, the Pakistani Taliban in a statement claimed responsibility, saying it was a suicide attack.

Today's guest - Shoaib from Pakistan. He is an Economist by education. He got his M.Phil. degree from Quaid-i-Azam University Pakistan. He has the experience of working with the Government of Pakistan.