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 providing estimates of the injured ranging from 80 to over 100. The cause of the blast remains unclear, but reports suggest it may have been the work of a suicide bomber. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has condemned the incident, expressing 'deep grief' over the loss of lives. This is a developing story and updates will follow.
Deadly Explosion at Islamic Mosque in Pakistan Claims over 20 Lives
Deadly Explosion at Islamic Mosque in Pakistan Claims over 20 Lives
A tragic blast during Friday prayers in Islamabad has left at least 20 dead and many injured. The explosion at a mosque has authorities on high alert as the nation mourns.
In a devastating incident reported from Islamabad, over 20 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers. Authorities have declared an emergency across city hospitals, responding to the urgent needs of the injured. Early investigations suggest the possibility of a suicide bomber being behind the attack, as Pakistan's Prime Minister expresses deep sorrow over the tragedy.
