09/04/2014 19:57
Pakistan market bomb 'kills at least 20' in Islamabad
A deadly bomb blast has struck a busy market on the outskirts of Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, killing at least 20 people, the BBC reported, citing police and medics.
The high intensity blast at the fruit and vegetable market left as many as 100 injured, reports say.
The Pakistani Taliban denied involvement. No other group has said it carried out the attack.
There is currently a ceasefire between the Pakistani Taliban and the government as part of peace efforts.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned Wednesday's bombing.
In comments released by his office, he said it was an effort by Pakistan's enemies to destabilise the country, but that the government would remain resolute in its efforts for peace.
Visiting the scene, Interior Minister Chaudry Nissar told the BBC the attack was "a dastardly act by criminals against some of the poorest people in the community." He said it was too early to know who was behind it.