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Death toll in Pakistan rally blast rises to 149

Mastung  : The death toll in one of the most lethal attacks in Pakistan’s history increased to 149 people, an official said Sunday, as top politicians joined a day of national mourning.

Friday’s attack was the latest in a series of blasts at various election campaign events that have killed at least 156 people ahead of national polls on July 25.

A further 127 people remained in hospital with five in critical condition, provinical information minister Khurram Shehzad said.