At least 59 people killed in twin attacks on mosques in Pakistan
by Shah Meer Baloch in Karachi, and Peter Beaumont from World news | The Guardian on (#6F5P3)
Suicide bombing kills at least 54 at parade to mark prophet's birthday, while further five die in attack at police compound
At least 59 people have died in bomb attacks on two mosques in Pakistan as the country held a public holiday to celebrate the prophet Muhammad's birthday.
In the most serious incident, a suicide bomber killed at least 54 people who were gathering for a parade near a mosque to mark the prophet's birthday in restive Balochistan province.
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