ALBAWABA - An explosion was reported outside court buildings in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Tuesday, AFP reported.
A witness told AFP that many casualties were reported in the explosion. At least 12 people were killed in the suicide bombing in Islamabad.
A video was shared on social media showing black smoke rising into the sky following the blast.
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Pakistani lawyer Rustam Malik told AFP, "As I parked my car and entered the complex... I heard a loud bang on the gate."
The witness added, "It was complete chaos, lawyers and people were running inside the complex. I saw two dead bodies lying on the gate, and several cars were on fire."
It is worth noting that the blast in Islamabad happened a day after a massive car explosion in India's New Delhi. At least nine were killed and 20 others were injured when a car exploded near Red Fort in the capital.
