Explosion in Pakistani mosque kills 10

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured as an explosion ripped through a mosque in north-western Pakistan. Reports say, The blast occurred during the Friday prayers in the Hayagai Sharqi area of Upper Dir district.

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured on Friday as an explosion ripped through a mosque in north-western Pakistan.

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The blast occurred during the Friday prayers in the Hayagai Sharqi area of Upper Dir district, Aaj television reported. Thirty people were injured.

The report cited a witness as saying that a suicide bomber entered the mosque and blew himself up. The blast also damaged some shops adjacent to the mosque.