Friday, March 7th, 2025

Blast rocks wedding reception in Afghan capital, 63 killed


18 August 2019  

Time taken to read : < 1 Minute


  • A
  • A
  • A

KABUL: An Afghan official says at least 63 people have been killed when a suicide bomber detonated explosives in a packed wedding hall late Saturday night in Kabul.

Feroz Bashari, a government spokesman, says182 civilians have been wounded in the attack that took place in western part of the city.

Interior Ministry spokesman Nusrat Rahimi says the attacker set off explosives among the guests.

The Taliban have condemned the attack and denied any involvement.

Both the Taliban and the local affiliate of the Islamic State group have carried out bloody attacks in the capital.

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 18 August 2019 10:29 AM

Today’s news in a nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of

Finance Minister asks officials to focus on projects of strategic importance

KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel

Buddha Air flight lands safely in Kathmandu despite missing nose wheel

KATHMANDU: A Buddha Air flight traveling from Janakpur to Kathmandu

Six new ambassadors to Nepal submit credentials

KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Non-residential ambassadors of six different countries to

Amresh Kumar Singh demands Health Minister’s resignation over appointment dispute

KATHMANDU: Independent Member of Parliament Amresh Kumar Singh has called