Article 6F5P3 At least 59 people killed in twin attacks on mosques in Pakistan

At least 59 people killed in twin attacks on mosques in Pakistan

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Shah Meer Baloch in Karachi, and Peter Beaumont
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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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