On Friday, Pakistan was struck by two suicide bombings that resulted in a tragic loss of life, with at least 57 individuals losing their lives and over 50 sustaining injuries. These devastating incidents occurred as people had congregated to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The first explosion unfolded near a mosque situated in the Balochistan province, specifically near the Madina Mosque in the Mastung district. In this horrific attack, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), who was diligently fulfilling his duty at the gathering, was among the victims. Authorities have confirmed that this was indeed a "suicide blast," with the bomber detonating explosives near the DSP's vehicle. Several of the wounded individuals are in critical condition and have been urgently transported to Quetta, prompting hospitals across the region to sound an emergency alert.
The second explosion, occurring just hours after the initial blast, was equally devastating. A suicide bomber targeted a mosque in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, leading to the tragic demise of five people. This horrific event unfolded during Friday prayers, with approximately 30 to 40 worshippers present in the mosque when the explosion occurred. The force of the blast was so intense that it caused the mosque's roof to collapse, trapping numerous individuals under the debris.
Both the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces share borders with Afghanistan and have unfortunately witnessed a series of attacks by Islamist militants in recent years. Regrettably, as of now, no group has claimed responsibility for these two devastating bombings that have shaken the nation to its core.
