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Deadly Blast Near Mosque Claims 52 Lives And 50 Injured In Mastung, Pakistan

Mastung Assistant Commissioner Atta Ul Munim reported that the explosion, characterized as 'massive,' took place in the vicinity of Madina Mosque.

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In a devastating incident that unfolded on Friday, a powerful bomb detonated near a mosque in Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 34 lives and leaving 50 individuals injured. The explosion occurred during a rally convened to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad in the Mastung district.

Mastung Assistant Commissioner, Atta Ul Munim, described the explosion as "massive" in nature. The blast struck near Madina Mosque, where a sizable crowd had gathered to mark Eid Miladun Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

Station House Officer (SHO) Javed Lehri reported that the injured have been promptly transported to medical facilities, and hospitals have been placed on emergency alert. The administration noted that several of the wounded are in critical condition.