Peshawar mosque blast death toll rises to 32
Turkey condemns mosque attack
Ankara has condemned the attack on the mosque while extending “condolences” to the Pakistani people.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries as a result of Monday’s terrorist act targeting a mosque in northwestern Peshawar city,” the Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement.
Pakistan PM condemns bombing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the bombing in a statement and ordered authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the victims.
He promised “stern action” against those behind the attack.
Dozens dead in mosque attack in Peshawar
More than 30 people have been killed and about 150 others wounded in an explosion at a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, according to officials.
Muhammed Asim, Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson in Peshawar, told Al Jazeera at least 32 people were killed in the attack with more than 70 injured brought in for treatment.
