The death toll from a suicide car bombing in north-west Pakistan has risen to at least 93.
Five people wounded in the attack died overnight in hospital.
The bomber detonated a vehicle packed with explosives as fans gathered to watch two local teams play in a volleyball tournament in a village near the Taliban's South Waziristan stronghold.
Security has been tightened across Bannu district, which borders South Waziristan, following the blast.
The bombing, Pakistan's deadliest in more than two months, destroyed more than 20 houses, some with families inside.
Police say at least six children were among those killed and more than 100 people were injured.
Local Taliban leaders have warned they will kill anyone who campaigns against them.
The attack was condemned by Britain and the United States, with Secretary of State Hilary Clinton vowing the US would continue supporting Pakistani people "in their efforts to chart their own future free from fear and intimidation".
Washington, however, is urging Pakistan to do more to also stamp out Al Qaeda sanctuaries and dismantle havens of militants who cross the border and attack US and NATO troops stationed in Afghanistan.
The latest attack is the deadliest since more than 120 people were killed in a suicide car bomb blast in the north western city of Peshawar in October.
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