A strong bomb blast that occured in a mosque within the northwestern Pakistani metropolis of Peshawar left not less than 50 individuals lifeless and 80 others wounded on Friday.
The assault got here two hours away from the place Australia is taking part in the primary Test towards Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
According to a PTI report, officers stated the situation of 10 injured is said to be important. “We are in a state of emergency and the injured are being shifted to the hospital,” police officer Mohammad Sajjad Khan instructed Reuters.
“We are investigating the nature of the blast, but it seemed to be a suicide attack.” Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly condemned the Peshawar blast.
Another report within the Sydney Morning Herald said Cricket Australia is carefully monitoring the scenario.
The Australian crew is staying in Islamabad for this week’s first Test in Rawalpindi and has been given presidential-style safety throughout the tour.
Several followers expressed anguish on social media however expressed confidence that the tour wouldn’t be cancelled.
Cricket comes dwelling after 24 years & some cowards actually cannot see this occurring. May Allah Almighty shield us all. #peshawarblast #AUSvsPAK #peshawar #PAKvAUS #PakistanCricket https://t.co/CdiTy1lPyK
— Danish (@DanishKhemani) March 4, 2022
I actually hope this Peshawar blast doesn’t have an effect on the sequence #PAKvAUS
— one minute down, subsequent minute up (@cricketroars) March 4, 2022
I used to be so comfortable due to Test match. We waited so lengthy for at the present time however the blast in Peshawar makes me cry.😭💔 it is disturbing and heartbreaking. When will all this cease #PAKvAUS #peshawar pic.twitter.com/6vgDrGQOQQ
— Eshal✨ (@EshalShah5) March 4, 2022
Just when Pakistan is able to welcome Australia Cricket Team, A blast in #peshawar killed 30 individuals with a number of injured. We’ve come to this point defeating #terrorists, This flag will likely be excessive and waving.#PakistanMovingForward #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/l1dymwnbLI
— Chacha Cricket (@chachacricketpk) March 4, 2022
#BREAKING There’s been a bomb blast in Peshawar, about 170 kms from the place the Australian cricket crew is presently taking part in its first tour of Pakistan in 24 years. Pakistan police say not less than 30 individuals have been killed within the suicide bombing at a mosque throughout prayers. @abcnews
— Avani Dias (@AvaniDias) March 4, 2022
Meanwhile, Pakistan opening batter Imam-ul-Haq returned to Test cricket after 27 months with a gritty 92 not out and supplied Pakistan with a strong begin in its first dwelling take a look at towards Australia in 24 years. Imam led Pakistan to a robust 171-1 at Tea as Australia toiled arduous for the only real wicket of opening batter Abdullah Shafique (44) on a usually sluggish subcontinent floor.
Skipper Babar Azam gained the toss and made the decision for Pakistan to bat first. Australia’s Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and skipper Pat Cummins struggled to make the brand new ball transfer. Even veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon (1-59) was ineffective till he dismissed Shafique within the penultimate over earlier than lunch.
It’s the primary time Australia has performed a take a look at match in Pakistan since 1998 resulting from issues over safety from a number of assaults in Pakistan.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
