Pakistan: Bomb blasts in Mustang and Hangu

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At least 50 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in an explosion in Pakistan, police tell the BBC.

The blast happened near a mosque in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday as people gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

Officials in Balochistan have declared a state of emergency. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Meanwhile, reports are emerging of a separate blast at a mosque near Peshawar City.

The number of casualties is not yet known but local media say a number of people could be trapped under rubble.

Footage from the scene in the Balochistan city of Mastung showed the injured being rescued by emergency responders and locals.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the blast was a "very heinous act".

Bordering Afghanistan and Iran, Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province and has frequently been hit by armed fighters including the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or the Pakistani Taliban, and the Islamic State group.

However the TTP have denied involvement in Friday's blast, saying in a statement that such an attack was against its policies.

Earlier this month, at least eleven people including a prominent Muslim leader were injured in an explosion in the same district.

In July, more than 40 people were killed in a suicide bombing in north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province at a religious political party's gathering.

BBC

 

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The security of Karachi on Friday was put on high alert following the tragic incident of Mastung, police said.

After the incident, the security of Karachi was put on high alert as the city witnesses many processions on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).

Few hours after Mastung incident, another blast killed at least two people and injured many inside a mosque in KP’s Hangu area.

Source: Business Recorder

 

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Few hours after Mastung incident, another blast killed at least two people and injured many inside a mosque in KP’s Hangu area on Friday, AAJ News reported.

According to initial reports, the incident took place during the Friday prayers sermon in mosque near a police station.

A portion of the mosque collapsed after the blast. Many are feared to be trapped under the rubble.

Source: Business Recorder

tragedic day for Pakistan

 

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Balochistan Bar Council announces boycott of court proceedings across Balochistan tomorrow against Mastung blast

Source: AAJ News

 

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The death toll in the blast in Mastung district of Balochistan has risen to more than 50 while several people have been injured. Authorities fear an increase in casualties.

Source: VOA

 

[FPresidential]

And it begins, let's see if the Army can gather lost respect and support. Probably not.

 

[Saanji]

RIP

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Illwiirj

 

[FearlessRoar]

So far, 52 people have been martyred and about 60 people have been injured in the suicide blast.

 

[daytrader]

What a cowardly act. another intelligence failure

 

[daytrader]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1707710816714182842

 

[Bewal Express]

Just horrific. These evil people will rot in hell.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Suicide bombings ripped through two religious ceremonies in Pakistan Friday, killing at least 56 people and injuring dozens more as worshipers celebrated the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, according to police and local officials.

At least 52 people were killed and a further 50 wounded by an explosion at a religious procession in the Mastung district of the southwestern Balochistan province, Assistant Commissioner Atta Ul Munim told CNN.

Hours later, a separate blast took place during Friday prayers at a mosque near Peshaway City in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least four people and injuring 11. The explosion caused the roof of the mosque to collapse, but it was not clear how many people remained inside.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for either of the explosions, which struck during a restive period in Pakistan, as it has weathered a surge of militant attacks in the buildup to general elections being held in January.


CNN

 

[Hitman]

This is disgusting.

RIP to the deceased!

 

[daytrader]

A dark day this is turning out to be. Another attack

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4 soldiers martyred in clash with TTP terrorists: ISPR
3 terrorists also killed as security forces thwart their attempt to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers were martyred during a clash with terrorists from the outlawed Thereek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Friday.

The standoff took place when terrorists tried to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan at 5:45pm (PST) on September 28, a statement from the military's media wing mentioned.

The forces were able to thwart the attempt, but four soldiers — Havildar Sattar, Lance Naik Sher Azam, Lance Naik Adnan, and Sepoy Nadeem — embraced martyrdom after having fought valiantly.

The soldiers also sent three terrorists "to hell", the ISPR said, noting that "few" other militants were also injured during the gunbattle.

"Security forces of Pakistan will continue to thwart efforts of the enemies of peace and prosperity in the country," the military's media wing added.

Earlier this week, security forces killed three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Tirah, Khyber District, following an operation on the night of September 25-26 after receiving reports of terrorists' presence in the area.

4 soldiers martyred in clash with TTP terrorists: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers were martyred during a clash with terrorists from the outlawed Thereek-e-Taliban Pakistan , the Inter-Services Public Relations said Friday.The standoff took place when...

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Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, along with a delegation of senators, visited Civil Hospital Quetta to inquire about the well-being of the injured from the Mastung blast.

Sanjrani was joined by Senator Zanseebullah Bazai, Prince Umar Ahmadzai, and Rukhsana Zuberi during the hospital visit to meet with the blast victims.

Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani conveyed his contentment with the care provided to the injured.
He emphasized that terrorists have no affiliation with Islam or humanity.

The attack on the Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH) procession is a stark illustration of the terrorists’ anti-Islamic stance.

Sanjrani also commended the Pakistan Army and security forces for their effective counterterrorism efforts, assuring that victims would receive full assistance.

He underscored their shared empathy with the victims and their determination to prevent any disruption of the peace process.

Source: APP

 

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Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said Saturday that the Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), is involved in carrying out terror incidents in Pakistan.

On Friday, the county was rocked by two suicide blasts in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan, which caused several casualties and left many others injured.

Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Bugti vowed to establish the writ of the state at all costs.

Bugti said that the authorities knew who was involved in these activities and would avenge every drop of blood of Pakistanis.

The minister also pledged to utilize all resources to eliminate terrorism, stressing that there’s no place for militants and their facilitators in the country. We know who is doing it and from where, Bugti maintained.

At least 52 people including a cop died and 60 others were injured when a suicide bomber targeted an Eid Miladun Nabi procession in the remote district of Mastung, Baluchistan. Meanwhile in KP's Hangu, another suicide blast ripped through a mosque, leaving five dead including a policeman and 12 injured.

Both attacks took place on Friday during the preparations for Friday prayers and celebrations of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birth anniversary.

Meanwhile, a case against the suicide attack during the preparation for the Eid Miladun Nabi procession in Baluchistan's Mastung district has been registered against unknown attackers at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Quetta.

The culprits have been booked under the murder, attempted murder, Anti-Terrorism and Explosive Act, a CTD spokesperson.

The spokesperson added that investigations are ongoing after the incident, but no arrests have been made so far.

Responding to a question, the federal minister said that the authorities had recovered four footballers from Dera Bugti and the remaining will be recovered soon.

Six footballers, while on their way to Sibbi were abducted from Baluchistan's Jani Bair area of Dera Bugti earlier this month on September 9.

The international community, including the United States, strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Mastung and Hangu, extending their condolences to the families of the victims of the blasts.

In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller shared Washington's condemnation of the suicide attacks in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that killed and injured worshippers and others.

 

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QUETTA: Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said Saturday that the Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), is involved in carrying out terror incidents in Pakistan.

On Friday, the county was rocked by two suicide blasts in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, which caused several casualties and left many others injured.

Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Bugti vowed to establish the writ of the state at all costs.

Bugti said that the authorities knew who was involved in these activities and would avenge every drop of blood of Pakistanis.

The minister also pledged to utilise all resources to eliminate terrorism, stressing that there’s no place for militants and their facilitators in the country.

“We know who is doing it and from where,” Bugti maintained.

At least 52 people including a cop died and 60 others were injured when a suicide bomber targeted an Eid Milad un Nabi procession in the remote district of Mastung, Balochistan. Meanwhile in KP's Hangu, another suicide blast ripped through a mosque, leaving five dead — including a policeman — and 12 injured.

Both attacks took place on Friday during the preparations for Friday prayers and celebrations of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birth anniversary.

Meanwhile, a case against the suicide attack during the preparation for the Eid Miladun Nabi procession in Balochistan's Mastung district has been registered against unknown attackers at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Quetta.

The culprits have been booked under the murder, attempted murder, Anti-Terrorism and Explosive Act, a CTD spokesperson told Geo News.

The spokesperson added that investigations are ongoing after the incident, but no arrests have been made so far.

Responding to a question, the federal minister said that the authorities had recovered four footballers from Dera Bugti and the remaining will be recovered soon.

Six footballers, while on their way to Sibbi were abducted from Balochistan's Jani Bair area of Dera Bugti earlier this month on September 9.

Int'l community condemns attacks​

The international community, including the United States, strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Mastung and Hangu, extending their condolences to the families of the victims of the blasts.

In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller shared Washigton's condemnation of the "suicide attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that killed and injured worshippers and others."

yea right...keep the windows open.... Santa C exists and will be dropping your early xmas Pressie.

 

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QUETTA/RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said that terrorists and their facilitators, having no link with religion and ideology, are proxies of the enemies of Pakistan and its people. Also, caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the state will go after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Daesh to eliminate their dens.

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Two days after a deadly bombing in Mastung claimed over 50 lives, Caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Sunday said “enough is enough” and declared an “all-out war” against terrorists.

On Friday, a suicide bomber ripped through a procession celebrating the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on 12 Rabiul Awwal in Mastung, killing a police officer, religious leaders and children among dozens with the death toll at 59.

Two days on, however, no militant group has come forward to claim responsibility for the bombing, prompting claims from the government that the Indian intelligence agency, RAW, was involved.

The banned TTP, in fact, distanced itself from the carnage in a statement. The Counter-Terrorism Department registered a case against unidentified persons.
Two days after a deadly bombing in Mastung claimed over 50 lives, Caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Sunday said “enough is enough” and declared an “all-out war” against terrorists.

On Friday, a suicide bomber ripped through a procession celebrating the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on 12 Rabiul Awwal in Mastung, killing a police officer, religious leaders and children among dozens with the death toll at 59.

Two days on, however, no militant group has come forward to claim responsibility for the bombing, prompting claims from the government that the Indian intelligence agency, RAW, was involved.

The banned TTP, in fact, distanced itself from the carnage in a statement. The Counter-Terrorism Department registered a case against unidentified persons.

He further said: “Pakistan’s resolve is very important. It (Mastung incident) is such a case where we won’t say that we will go after [only terrorist] operatives and foot soldiers.

“We will go after their masterminds, the lynchpins managing all these proxies and will ensure that we will go wherever they are holed up, drag them out and take revenge for each and every martyr.”

He said the state’s resolve to combat terrorism was strengthened by “1000 per cent” after the Mastung carnage, adding that the state was ready to go to any extent required. “If there is a need to do operations in every inch of territory then we will do them,” Achakzai said.

“If there are links [to terrorism] in Pakistan with our neighbouring country, and it seems [that way because] we have clear evidence of Indian state terrorism in Balochistan in the recent past.

“If these links are found there [in Balochistan] today as well then we will make sure that our enemies are cut by thousands.”

The information minister also said the families of the martyrs would be provided financial aid and not left disappointed. Detailing the financial package for the victims, Achakzai said every martyr’s family would be given Rs1.5 million, Rs0.5m would be distributed to the critically injured and Rs0.2m to the nominally injured by the provincial government.

He said the Balochistan government was also in talks with the Centre to improve the package.

The interim minister also said that security protocols were being revisited in the wake of the incident and any loopholes would be plugged to ensure no security lapse occurs.

There is an important Apex Committee meeting scheduled in Islamabad for October 3 in which “very critical decisions will be taken” with a later provincial apex committee meeting on Oct 10 in which “highly decisive decisions and actions will be recommended”, he told the media persons.

The information minister’s declaration of concerted efforts against militancy and foreign elements comes a day after similar calls from other civil and military leadership.

 

[Stewie]

Wonderful neighbors we have, bharat and Afghanistan. The real terrorists

 

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MASTUNG: A shutter down strike was observed on Sunday throughout the province on the call given by the Etihad Ahl-e-Sunnat, Balochistan, against the Mastung tragedy.

All markets and trade centres were closed in Quetta, Mastung, Ziarat, Kalat and other cities and towns of Balochistan. Rallies were taken out to condemn the attack and offer Fateha for the victims.

Political parties and various business organisations had announced their support for the strike.

On Saturday, the Ittehad gave call for a shutter down strike across the province on October 1 and demanded that the mastermind of the Mustang tragedy be brought to justice.


Source: Business Recorder

 

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Three armed militants killed in CTD operation in Mastung

QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has killed three suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Mastung area of Balochistan.

A CTD spokesman stated on Saturday that based on intelligence information, CTD personnel conducted a search operation in the Kanak area of Mastung district, during which the armed men opened fire on CTD officials and attempted to escape.

However, CTD personnel cordoned off the area, returned fire, and engaged in a heavy exchange for over an hour, resulting in the death of three alleged militants.

A large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the armed men.

The spokesman claimed that the militants killed in the exchange of fire belonged to a banned outfit and were involved in attacks on security forces and targeting civilians.
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