Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with bodies and wounded lying inside the mosque as rescuers transported victims to hospitals Pakistani authorities and leaders condemned the attack, launched investigations, and called for urgent medical assistance and blood donations
A devastating bombing struck the Shiite mosque of Khadija Al-Kubra on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers, leaving at least 31 people dead and 169 others injured, officials said. Police are investigating whether a suicide attacker was behind the explosion, AP reported.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as worshippers were caught in the blast. Television footage and social media posts showed rescuers and residents rushing the wounded to nearby hospitals.