Officials in northwest Pakistan say a suicide bomber has targeted a Shi’ite mosque, killing at least 21 people and wounding more than 30.

Authorities say the blast in the town of Hangu happened as Shi’ites were leaving Friday prayers, but the casualties also included worshippers from the nearby Sunni mosque.

Hangu has long been a flashpoint for violence against minority Shi’ites, who make up an estimated 20 percent of Pakistan’s population. Sunni Muslim militants view … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance