A deadly explosion occurred at a mosque in Peshawar, northern Pakistan, on Monday afternoon as a large crowd gathered for prayer.
Local authorities said 28 people have been confirmed dead and about 120 wounded.
A police officer said some people are still trapped under debris.
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the blast, but police suspect it was a terrorist attack.
The Pakistani Taliban unilaterally declared an end to the ceasefire agreement with the government last year and resumed terror attacks across the country.
Local authorities said 28 people have been confirmed dead and about 120 wounded.
A police officer said some people are still trapped under debris.
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the blast, but police suspect it was a terrorist attack.
The Pakistani Taliban unilaterally declared an end to the ceasefire agreement with the government last year and resumed terror attacks across the country.
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Deadly explosion at Peshawar mosque kills 28, wounds 120; suspecting terrorist attack, police say some still trapped under debris. Pakistan Taliban ended ceasefire, resumed attacks nationwide.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230130_39/
Date: Jan. 30, 2023
Created: 2023/01/31 07:21
Updated: 2025/12/09 08:05
Last Read: 2023/01/31 07:22