A massive bomb blast ripped through a Shia religious centre on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Friday, killing at least 31 and injuring over 150 others.

The blast, said to be a suicide attack, occurred during the Friday prayers. The Islamabad police have confirmed the blast to be an attack and launched an investigation. Some of the wounded were listed as being in critical condition.

Two police officials told Reuters that the attacker was stopped at the gate of the mosque before detonating the bomb.

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At least 12 people were killed and several others were injured after a blast took place outside a local court in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

Several vehicles parked outside the court were also damaged in the explosion. Those injured were mostly people who had arrived at the court for hearings. The court premises outside are usually bustling with visitors.

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According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the epicenter of the quake was Hindukush region, Afghanistan, and it occurred at 9:16 am.

Tremors were felt in Lower Dir, Bajaur, Malakand, Nowshera, North Waziristan, Swat, Buner, Mansehra, Swabi and others in the KP province.

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Date : 05/02/2022
Time: 09:16:09 am
Region: Hindukush Region, Afghanistan
Magnitude: 5.9
Depth (km): 210
Latitude: 35.63 N
Longitude : 71.10 E

In Punjab, the quake was felt in Sargodha, Mianwali, Multan, Mandi Bahauddin, Toba Tek Singh, Layyah, Bhakkar and Kamalia.

Meanwhile, earthquakes also jolted in Indian-occupied Kashmir and its surrounding areas.

According to Indian media, tremors were felt in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Source: https://pakobserver.net/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-islamabad-other-parts-of-pakistan/

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