Pakistan

[Schneemann]

Pakistan blast toll rises to 27

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The death toll in the bombing of a political gathering on Saturday has risen to 27 with more than 50 people wounded in the attack, according to an Associated Press report.

The attack, which is likely to raise fears about greater election violence in Pakistan, took place in the town of Charsada in Peshawar province between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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