A deadly suicide attack at a mosque in Pakistan has killed at least 27 people and wounded around 75 others during Friday prayers.
The blast struck a mosque where worshippers and security personnel had gathered for prayer, causing major damage to the building and trapping victims beneath the rubble.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene as emergency workers searched through the collapsed sections of the mosque, pulling survivors and victims from the debris.
Many of those affected were reportedly police officers and other security personnel who had been inside the compound during prayers.
Authorities are investigating how the attacker managed to enter an area that was expected to have tight security.
Initial reports indicate that explosives were detonated during the gathering, but investigators are still examining the exact circumstances of the attack.
The bombing has renewed concerns over militant violence in Pakistan, particularly in areas where security forces have increasingly been targeted.
Officials have launched an investigation as rescue efforts continue and authorities work to establish who was behind the attack.
