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 in the city, 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 will be updated soon.
Tragic Mosque Explosion in Islamabad Claims Lives
Tragic Mosque Explosion in Islamabad Claims Lives
A devastating blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers has claimed over 20 lives and left many injured. The event has prompted urgent medical responses across local hospitals.
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers. The explosion has triggered an emergency response in the capital, with reports indicating that the cause may be linked to a suicide bombing. Pakistan's Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the incident.
