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.
Tragedy Strikes Islamabad: Mosque Explosion Claims Lives
Tragedy Strikes Islamabad: Mosque Explosion Claims Lives
Over 20 individuals have lost their lives and many more injured due to a devastating explosion at a mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
In a tragic event in Islamabad, Pakistan, an explosion at a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers has led to the deaths of at least 20 people with injuries reported in the range of 80 to over 100. The cause of the blast remains uncertain, though initial reports suggest a possible suicide bombing. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his grief over this incident.
