Suicide bombing at religious gathering in Pakistan kills over 50, injures dozens more
- A suicide bomber targeted a crowd celebrating Prophet Muhammad's birthday in Mastung, Pakistan, killing at least 52 people.
- The attack occurred near a mosque before a religious procession was set to begin.
- The regional affiliate of the Islamic State group is the suspected perpetrator.
- A separate blast at a mosque in Hangu killed at least 5 people and injured 7 others.
- No group has claimed responsibility for either attack as of September 30, 2023.
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