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 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 further updates will follow.
Deadly Blast Rocks Mosque in Islamabad, Over 20 Confirmed Dead
Deadly Blast Rocks Mosque in Islamabad, Over 20 Confirmed Dead
A tragic explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque in Islamabad has left at least 20 people dead and dozens injured, prompting emergency declarations in local hospitals.
An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Emergency services have been mobilized, and reports suggest the blast may have been caused by a suicide bomber. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed profound grief over the incident.
