A faction of Taliban claimed Pakistan attack

At least 70 people were killed in the attack in Lahore and 300 people were injured. The attack targeted the Christians who was celebrating the Easter. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack.

The suicide attack in Lahore city in the east of Pakistan is claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a faction of the Pakistani Taliban.

Over 70 people, mostly women and children, were killed.

Speaking to Pakistani newspaper Express Tribune, the spokesman of  Jamaat-ul-Ahrar Ehsanullah Ehsan said, "We claim the attack that targeted the Christians celebrating the Easter."

Ehsan stated, "We want to inform Prime Minister Navaz Şerif that we entered Lahore. He can do whatever he wants, but he cannot stop us. Our suicide bombers will continue attacking."

Pakistani President condemned the attack and the government declared 3-days mourning. 

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