Police in Pakistan say dozens of people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on a religious gathering held to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.
The bombing took place in a market in southwestern Balochistan province on Friday.
The police say a man with a bomb approached a security vehicle and detonated the explosive weapon.
They say at least 51 people were killed and more than 50 injured.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.
The latest bombing comes amid a surge in attacks by militant groups ahead of the national elections, which are scheduled to be held in January.
The bombing took place in a market in southwestern Balochistan province on Friday.
The police say a man with a bomb approached a security vehicle and detonated the explosive weapon.
They say at least 51 people were killed and more than 50 injured.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.
The latest bombing comes amid a surge in attacks by militant groups ahead of the national elections, which are scheduled to be held in January.
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Suicide bomb attack at religious gathering in Pakistan's Balochistan province kills at least 51, injures over 50. No responsibility claimed. The incident occurred on a Friday in a market and was reportedly caused by a man detonating an explosive device near a security vehicle. Attacks have
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230929_37/
Date: Sept. 29, 2023
Created: 2023/10/01 11:08
Updated: 2025/12/08 23:05
Last Read: 2023/10/01 11:20