In brief
An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and many injuries. The blast led to an emergency being declared in local hospitals, with estimates of the injured varying between 80 and over 100. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack, expressing his sorrow. This developing story continues to unfold as more information emerges.
At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, according to local officials. The blast at the Shiite mosque in the Tarlai area of the city prompted an emergency to be declared at three hospitals in the city, with officials giving figures for the injured ranging between 80 and more than 100. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, however reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the incident, expressing deep grief. This is a developing story and will be updated soon.
