In pictures: Pakistan shrine bomb

At least 18 people have been killed in an apparent suicide bomb attack at a Muslim shrine on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.

Hundreds of Shias had gathered at the Bari Imam shrine to celebrate the end of a religious festival.

Witnesses said a suicide bomber walked into the congregation and blew himself up.

Ambulance crews ferried survivors to hospital, but for many of the victims nothing could be done.

Devastated survivors beat their chests and wailed in the chaotic aftermath of the attack.

There has been a series of attacks recently on the minority Shia community in Pakistan.

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