At least 10 killed in Pakistani hospital bomb blastAugust 8, 2016 - 10:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A bomb blast at a Pakistani hospital killed at least 10 people and wounded 30 in Quetta, the capital of the violence-plagued southwestern province of Baluchistan, on Monday, August 8 a senior provincial official said, Reuters reports. The explosion occurred as mourners, mostly lawyers and journalists, gathered to accompany the body of Bilal Anwar Kasi, a prominent lawyer, who was shot and killed in the city earlier on Monday, an eyewitness said. More than 50 mourners were entering the emergency department of the hospital, accompanying Kasi's body, when the bomb went off, Faridullah, a journalist who was at the scene, told Reuters. Baluchistan's Home Minister Bugti said at least 10 people were killed and 30 wounded, though some media reported higher casualties. Television news channel Geo reported that at least 15 people were killed, and more than 20 wounded. Kasi was shot and killed early on Monday morning while on his way to the main court complex in Quetta, Geo reported. Targeted killings have become increasingly common in Quetta, the capital of a province that has seen rising violence linked to a separatist insurgency as well as sectarian tensions and rising crime. The motive behind Monday's attacks, however, was unclear. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |