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Suicide Attack Near Lahore Stadium During Pakistan-Zimbabwe Cricket Match
Pakistani authorities and broadcasters blanked out news of a suicide attack near Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to ensure that it would not impact a game between the national cricket team and Zimbabwe. The blast occurred in Pakistan time on Friday when a day-night match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe was underway. The 50-over match continued uninterrupted and was won by Pakistan.More than 20,000 people were in the stadium and panic could have caused a stampede.