Our pakistan correspondent, Caroline Davies has the latest, from the capital, islamabad. A Sunday Afternoon Political Rally by one of pakistans biggest religious parties. Hundreds crowded in, covered from the Afternoon Sun by a marquee, waving flags and chanting. Then the speaker was interrupted by the explosion. Some people were stretchered out, soaked in blood. Others were simply carried by any hands that could offer help. The District Hospital declared a Health Emergency and a call was put out for blood donations. As the wards filled up, some were taken by helicopter to nearby peshawar. The Death Toll Rose quickly. Police have said they have struggled to identify all of the dead. Among those named is a local political leader. There has been an increase in Violent Attacks in pakistan, particularly in kp province. Police have said that they have discovered evidence suggesting that the explosion might have been a suicide bomber, but have not yet confirmed it. If this was an attack, it
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it happened at an event organised by one of the country s largest islamic political groups, jui f which is part of the government coalition. no group has yet admitted carrying out the attack and authorities have warned the death toll may rise further. let s talk to kiran butt, of the khorasan diary, in lahore. just tell us more about what we know with regards to the investigation into this attack. with regards to the investigation into this attack. yes, right now we are looking into this attack. yes, right now we are looking at into this attack. yes, right now we are looking at the into this attack. yes, right now we are looking at the death into this attack. yes, right now we are looking at the death toll - are looking at the death toll increasing. a total of 54 people have lost their lives in a very tragic incident yesterday in bajaur. according to the first information respond to that has been filed against unknown militants, the attack happened exactly at fort npm loca
that the explosion might have been a suicide bomber, but have not yet confirmed it. if this was an attack, it is not clear what the motive could be, and no group has claimed it, leaving many questions about what has happened, and how it could affect the build up to pakistan s much anticipated general election, still expected later this year. pakistan s prime minister shehbaz sharif has condemned the attack. joining me now is kiran butt, online editorfor the khorasan diary, a non partisan platform run byjournalists in pakistan. thanks forjoining us here. the human cost of this attack is just awful, so many casualties and loss of life. how are people feeling in pakistan at the moment, what is the reaction? . ~ pakistan at the moment, what is the reaction? ., ~ , ., pakistan at the moment, what is the reaction? ., ~ i. . pakistan at the moment, what is the reaction? ., ~ . ., reaction? thank you so much for havin: reaction? thank you so much for having me- reaction? thank you so much fo
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