PM announces compensation for Shah Noorani blast victims

At least 53 people have been killed in an IS-claimed suicide blast at the shrine in Khuzdar, Balochistan

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced a compensation amount of Rs500,000 for the families of those who were killed in Saturday's attack at Shah Noorani shrine in Balochistan.

At least 53 people were killed in an IS-claimed suicide blast at the shrine located in Khuzdar district. The suicide bomber exploded when faithfuls were performing dhamaal – a trance-like dance.

According to a statement, the prime minister also announced Rs200,000 for the severely injured.

Hub blast:PM has announced 5 lac for the deceased per family,2 lacs for severely injured & 1 lac for those with mild or less severe injuries

— PMLN (@pmln_org) November 13, 2016

PM has instructed Miftah Ismail & Mussadiq Malikto personally visit the civil hospital Khi and deliver the Cheques on behalf of the PM.

— PMLN (@pmln_org) November 13, 2016

The PM has directed Musaddiq Malik and Miftah Ismail to personally visit the Civil Hospital, Karachi and deliver the amount to the victims, the statement added.