Blasts rock mosques in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, dozens killed

A disturbing video showing moments before blast in Balochistan has emerged. Viewers' discretion advised.

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf posted on X his condemnation of blasts in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

In his post in Urdu, Ashraf says that targeting the lives of innocents was an abhorrent and cowardly act. It warrants harshest condemnation.

He further said that such tactics are used by those who are against the state and want to disturb peace in the country.

The death toll in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa blasts has risen to five, reported Reuters citing information from police and health officials.

No terror group has claimed responsibility for the terror attacks so far.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to X and said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic events in Hangu, where innocent citizens and a courageous police officer lost their lives in the cowardly bomb blasts that struck both a police station and a mosque. These heinous attacks on our mosques, especially on the sacred day of Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) birthday, reveal the malevolent intentions of these terrorists."

He added, "Our nation stands firmly united in support of our dedicated police and security forces who are unwavering in their commitment to protect our homeland. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving families affected by this tragedy."

At least least four people, including a police officer, have been killed after a bomb went off inside the mosque during Friday's prayers, said city's district police officer (DPO) Nisar Ahmed. 

The official also reported two suicide attacks where the first one took place at the gate of the police station in Doaba and the second one inside the mosque of police lines in Doaba. 

A car was intercepted, the first suicide bomber blew himself at the gate of the police station where as the second suicide bomber had managed to get inside the mosque where he blew himself, said Ahmed. 

Over 30 people have been buried under the rubble after the roof of the mosque collapsed following the blast, according to local media reports. 

At least three people have been killed and 12 others have been injured after a blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkwa (KP) region, on Friday (Sep 29), reported Geo News citing police officials at the site. 

The latest blast has taken place in Hangu, a city in KP region. Initial reports suggest that mosque has collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble.

At least 53 people, including a police officer, were killed and more than 130 injured in a bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday (Sep 29). Officials suspect that a suicide bomber was responsible for the explosion.

According to reports, people had gathered near Al-Falah Masque, Mastung district, to mark Eid Miladun Nabi — the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

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