Peshawar, Pakistan mosque blast kills at least 25 people, with scores injured
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CNN
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A powerful blast inside a mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar has left at least 25 people dead and 120 more injured, according to Peshawar deputy commissioner Shafiullah Khan.
The mosque is situated inside a police compound in the city and is mostly attended by law enforcement officials.
The explosion took place in the middle of afternoon prayers Monday.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
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