Suicide Bomb Explodes Feet Away From Playground in Pakistan, Reportedly Killing 50 Civilians
A suicide bombing in Lahore, Pakistan, reportedly killed 50 people and wounded 200 others on Sunday.
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According to Pakistan Today, the explosion happened in a parking lot of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, just feet away from children’s playground swings. The park features amusement rides and lawns where families often gather. The Guardian reports that most of the victims were women and children.
Pakistan has been seeing a surge of violence recently, with Taliban insurgency and sectarian violence raging across the country.