Lahore explosion: At least six dead in blast near Sufi shrine

Police did not say how many are injured. The investigation is ongoing, the district Commissioner of police for Lahore said.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's office released a statement "strongly condemn(ing)" the attack.

"(Khan) has expressed grief at the casualties and solace to the families of those who have lost their loved ones," it added. "An investigation is going to be started into this attack. The injured will receive the best care available."

Data Darbar is the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia. Wednesday marks the second day of the holy month of Ramadan, which is widely observed in Pakistan.

Journalist Sohail Abbas in Lahore contributed to this report.

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