52 killed over 236 injured in Islamabad blast

ISLAMABAD: At least 52 persons were killed and 236 injured in an powerful explosion, which occurred inside a Five Star Hotel in front of Parliament House here today.

The blast was so powerful that the windowpanes of nearby buildings broke down. The blast was heard over a distance of a kilometer. The PTV and PM House are also reported to have been harmed.

The blast caused to fell the nearby trees.Soon after the blast, the ambulances arrived on the spot.The sources said the blast is suicide in nature; According to media reports, an explosive-laden vehicle blew up by ramming into Marriot Hotel.

According to eye-witnesses, there are large numbers of injured lying around.

At least 52 people were killed and 256 were injured said Ikram Shaheedi, Secretary Information whereas Federal Information Minister Sherry Rehman confirmed the death of 28 people, she also confirmed that 257 were injured in the recent attack.