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Pakistan: 8 killed, 56 injured in Peshawar mosque attack
Peshawar, Feb 13 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed and 56 were injured in a powerful blast near an imambargah or mosque in the Hayatabad area of Pakistan's Peshawar city during Friday prayers, media reports said.
"Heavy firing was also reported, where residents said a thick cloud of smoke had engulfed the Hayatabad's phase V area. While residents said three explosions took place inside the Imamia Masjid Imambargah at the time of Friday prayers, police did not confirm the blast inside the Shia place of worship," Dawn.com reported.
Security and rescue teams were dispatched to the spot.
The area has been cordoned off following the attack.
All hospitals in the area have been put on high alert.
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