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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Shah Meer Baloch in Karachi, and Peter Beaumont

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

At least 59 people have died in bomb attacks on two mosques in Pakistan as the country’s deteriorating security situation was laid bare on a public holiday held 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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