The number of victims of the explosion in Islamabad increased to 31

The number of victims of the explosion that occurred near a mosque in the capital of Pakistan has increased to 31 people. This was reported on February 5 by the Dawn newspaper, citing information from local authorities.

"At least 31 people were killed and 169 others were injured in an explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in the country's capital," the article says.

According to updated data, at least 169 people were injured in the incident, many of them were taken to medical institutions with injuries of varying severity.

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The death toll from the incident has increased to 12 people.

On February 6, an explosion occurred in a mosque in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. According to preliminary information, a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the main gate. The guards stopped him at the entrance, preventing him from entering the main hall. It was noted that the explosion occurred against the background of a two-day visit to the country by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

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