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Explosion at Pakistan Shia mosque Explosion at Pakistan Shia mosque
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An explosion at a Shia mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar has left at least four people dead, officials say. A suspected suicide attack at a Shia mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar has left at least four people dead, officials say.
The cause of the explosion, which came as Shias prepared to mark the Ashura festival, was not immediately clear but witnesses reported a suicide bomber. Up to 20 people were wounded in the blast which came as Shias prepared to mark the Ashura festival.
Up to 20 people were wounded in the blast at the capital of the north-western frontier province. Police official Abdullah Khan told the Associated Press news agency: "It was apparently a suicide attack."
Security has been high in Pakistan during the holy month of Muharram, of which Ashura marks the climax.Security has been high in Pakistan during the holy month of Muharram, of which Ashura marks the climax.
Pakistan has a history of violence between Sunni and Shia extremists.Pakistan has a history of violence between Sunni and Shia extremists.
Last week a suicide bomber killed more than 20 people at a police checkpoint in the eastern city of Lahore but it is not clear if that attack was sectarian.Last week a suicide bomber killed more than 20 people at a police checkpoint in the eastern city of Lahore but it is not clear if that attack was sectarian.