At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, according to local officials. The blast at the Shiite mosque in the Tarlai area of the city prompted an emergency to be declared at three hospitals, with officials giving figures for the injured ranging between 80 and more than 100. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear; however, reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the incident, expressing 'deep grief'. This is a developing story, and more details will be published shortly.
Tragic Mosque Blast in Islamabad Claims Over 20 Lives
Tragic Mosque Blast in Islamabad Claims Over 20 Lives
A devastating explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and many more injuries, prompting national condemnation and emergency response efforts.
An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has left at least 20 people dead and over 100 injured. The cause of the blast is suspected to be a suicide bombing. Emergency has been declared at local hospitals, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his grief over the incident.
