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At least 17 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

Key facts

  • A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:08:12 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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