The diplomats denied Russian reports of the deaths in Peshawar.

   Russian diplomats denied that the bombing Pearl Continental Hotel in the Pakistani city of Peshawar killed a citizen of the Russian Federation. That was reported by NTV television.
Earlier, representatives of the Pakistani police told the journalists that are killed in suicide bombing is Russian, worked in one of the international humanitarian organizations. Also reported the deaths of citizens of Canada, Serbia and the Philippines.
As a result of the terrorist attack in Peshawar killed at least 16 people. 57 people were injured. Analysis of the rubble of hotel was not yet complete, so in the near future a list of deaths and injuries could be added.
Pearl Continental five star hotel is considered one of the best in Pakistan. Usually, it stopped coming to the country of the staff of international organizations, in particular the United Nations.
No terrorist organization has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Police suggests that an explosion involving militants of the Taliban. Perhaps the attack was a retaliation for the Taliban against their military operation in Swat valley. This operation continues in the valley since the end of April.