Deadly Suicide Bombing Rocks Political Rally in Pakistan, Leaving Dozens Dead and Scores Injured
At least 40 people were killed and over 150 injured in an explosion at an Islamist political rally in northwest Pakistan. The blast, suspected to be a suicide bombing, targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) group, with its regional leader among the casualties. The event was held near a market square and was guarded by volunteer party members. Despite security measures, a suicide bomber managed to enter the venue and detonate the explosion. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the JUI-F has been previously targeted by ISIS. Pakistani leaders have been urged to investigate the bombing, and the injured are receiving treatment.