Islamabad Bombing

Pakistan Buries 31 Victims Of Deadly Islamabad Bombing

Pakistan Buries 31 Victims Of Deadly Islamabad Bombing

Pakistan on Saturday began burying the victims of a deadly suicide bombing at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, as thousands of mourners gathered under heavy security and authorities warned that further militant attacks could not be ruled out.

At least 31 people were killed and more than 170 injured when an attacker opened fire inside the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah, a Shi’ite place of worship on the outskirts of the capital, before detonating an explosive device, according to government officials. The bomber was also killed in the blast.

The Islamic State group (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack in …