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At least 11 killed in explosion at political rally in Pakistan’s Quetta

At least 11 killed in explosion at political rally in Pakistan’s Quetta

Summary

At least 11 people died and 30 were injured in a suspected suicide bombing at a political rally in Quetta, Pakistan. The explosion occurred as people were leaving a gathering of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Key Facts

  • 11 people were killed in an explosion at a political rally in Quetta, Pakistan.
  • The explosion happened in a parking area after the rally ended.
  • At least 30 people were injured in the blast.
  • The rally was to mark the anniversary of the party founder’s death.
  • The son of the founder, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, was present but is safe.
  • Quetta is the capital of Balochistan province, an area with past separatist activity.
  • The province borders both Afghanistan and Iran.
  • Another attack in Balochistan on the same day killed five people, but no group has claimed responsibility.
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