At least 45 killed in blast at mosque in north-west Pakistan

At least 45 killed in blast at mosque in north-west Pakistan
Volunteers examine the site of an explosion inside a Shiite mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan (Muhammad Sajjad/AP)

A powerful bomb exploded inside a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar, killing at least 45 worshippers and wounding some 65 others, many of them critically, police said.

The blast occurred as worshippers had collected in the Kucha Risaldar mosque in Peshawar’s old city for Friday prayers.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited