Dozens killed in Pakistan-India border blast - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English

The Indian government requested the flag-lowering ceremony, which attracts spectators of people on both sides of the border, be suspended for at least three days.

When the bomber saw that there was very strict checking at the security checkpoint, he decided to detonate his explosives as he began to pass through it. Tahir Khan, Director General of the Punjab Rangers

Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder, reporting from Islamabad, said that eight members of the same family had been killed in the explosion.  

"The ceremony normally has a very festive atmosphere and it seems that there were larger crowds than normal because it was a Sunday. We have been told the death toll is likely to rise," he added.

Dozens killed in Pakistan-India border blast - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English