"Thousands of mourners gathered in Pakistan's capital on Saturday for a somber mass funeral honoring the victims of a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque the previous day. At least 31 people were killed in the blast and around 170 were wounded, as authorities vowed to intensify operations against Islamist militants. The attack, claimed by an affiliate of the so-called "Islamic State" group, has heightened fears of escalating sectarian violence in the heavily guarded city."
"Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral prayers in an open area near the mosque, with many openly weeping and beating their chests in traditional Shiite lamentation. Around 20 coffins were carried away for burial, while additional prayers were held in Dera Ismail Khan for two other victims. Shops shuttered across Islamabad, streets were deserted and unions called for widespread protests. "What happened yesterday has left us extremely angry and deeply hurt," said Bushra Rahmani, whose brother was among the wounded."
Thousands of mourners gathered in Islamabad for a mass funeral after a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah Shiite mosque killed at least 31 and wounded around 170. The attack was claimed by an affiliate of the so-called "Islamic State" group and raised fears of escalating sectarian violence. Tens of thousands attended prayers, with mourners openly weeping and performing traditional Shiite lamentation. Around 20 coffins were buried and additional prayers held in Dera Ismail Khan. Shops closed and streets emptied as unions called protests. Security was increased with checkpoints and elite commandos protecting key sites amid concern of further attacks.
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