September 30, 2023 8:40 AM

59 died and 70 wounded in bomb attack on birthday of Prophet Mohammed

In Pakistan, more than 59 people died and at least 70 were wounded on Friday in bombing attacks, as crowds marked the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. The first blast hit a gathering in the Mastung area of Balochistan province, authorities said. Shortly after another explosion rocked a mosque in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least 10, it added. The Home Minister of Balochistan Zubair Jamali confirmed that there were scores of deaths and said "at least 70 individuals have s...