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| Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque blast | |
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| A suicide bomber blew himself up during prayers, officials told local media | A suicide bomber blew himself up during prayers, officials told local media |
| A terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan has claimed at least 72 lives, with over 150 more injured, local officials told the media. The blast took place on Monday in a heavily protected area with a massive police presence. | |
| Witnesses and officials say the explosion was so powerful that the roof of the mosque collapsed. | Witnesses and officials say the explosion was so powerful that the roof of the mosque collapsed. |
| The authorities have declared a “medical emergency” in the city and called on locals to donate blood for the injured. | The authorities have declared a “medical emergency” in the city and called on locals to donate blood for the injured. |
| Security officials told Geo News that the suicide bomber was in the front row of worshippers during prayers when he set off the explosive. | Security officials told Geo News that the suicide bomber was in the front row of worshippers during prayers when he set off the explosive. |
| Speaking to reporters, Capital City Police Officer Muhammad Ijaz Khan acknowledged that a “security lapse occurred.” | Speaking to reporters, Capital City Police Officer Muhammad Ijaz Khan acknowledged that a “security lapse occurred.” |
| Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said police officers were the prime target of the terrorist attack. | Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said police officers were the prime target of the terrorist attack. |
| Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the explosion, saying, “these terrorists are trying to instill fear by targeting those who perform the duty of defending Pakistan.” | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the explosion, saying, “these terrorists are trying to instill fear by targeting those who perform the duty of defending Pakistan.” |