PESHAWAR: A blast at the gate of a cinema house in Peshawar's Faqirabad area injured one person early on Sunday, DawnNews reported.

The blast occurred at the gate of Shama Cinema near Bacha Khan Chowk in Faqirabad area of Peshawar, according to police sources.

No casualties or major damage was reported after the blast.

A passerby suffered minor injuries as a result of the blast, who was discharged from the hospital after basic medical treatment.

Security forces cordoned off the area as investigations into the incident went underway.