At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan

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Zahid, U. (2026, September 18). At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckn9wenz8wjwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque in Kohat district, northwest Pakistan, killing at least 16 people including five police officers. A gunfight continues between attackers and security forces while rescue operations are underway. President Asif Ali Zardari issued a statement wishing for the quick recovery of those injured.

Written by AI on 2026-09-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Friday, a powerful blast occurred near Old Police Lines in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan. The explosion killed at least 16 people, including five police officers and 11 civilians, and wounded over 50 others. Initial reports suggested that an explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into a mosque near the police headquarters during Friday prayers. Rescue teams immediately responded to the scene, transporting injured individuals to nearby hospitals. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG), Zulfiqar Hameed, confirmed the death toll and stated that security forces were engaged in an exchange of fire with terrorists from Fitna al Khawarij, a banned Taliban group operating in the region.

Written for “Bombing At Mosque Near Police Offices…” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 23 other(s) covering the same event.

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Usman Zahid

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🔮 It would go on to kill 14 infants as parents say they waited hours for help to arrive.

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- Published At least 16 people, including five police officers, have been killed after a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque in north-western Pakistan, according to a senior police official in Peshawar. A gun battle is still ongoing between attackers and security forces at the site in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. uncertain

battle → publish → Pakhtunkhwa

One of the assailants has reportedly been killed, an officer says, and a rescue operation is under way. uncertain

operation → kill → way

In a statement, Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari expressed "his best wishes for the swift recovery of those injured in the explosion." asserted

Zardari → express → explosion