At least 52 people were killed and nearly 70 others were injured in a powerful bomb explosion near a mosque in Mastung, Pakistan on Friday. The blast occurred during a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, with TV footage and videos on the social media showing an open area near the mosque strewn with the shoes of the dead and wounded. The Pakistani government has condemned the attack and has vowed to investigate the incident and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens.
