Pakistan: explosion in mosque in Peshawar, at least two dead

2023-01-30T09:52:43.868Z

Suspected suicide attack during mid-day prayers (ANSA) Two people dead and 70 injured is the partial toll of a suspected suicide attack inside a mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar, Pakistan. Thirteen injured are in serious condition, according to Lady Reading hospital spokesman, Muhammad Asim. The explosion took place inside the barriers erected by the police to protect the mosque during mid-day prayers.