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An Islamic State affiliate in Pakistan claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad that killed 31 and wounded 169. Authorities identified the bomber, arrested relatives, and ongoing investigations highlighted cross-border militant links amid a rise in violence in Pakistan. The attack drew international condemnation.
A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring around 170 as emergency responders and hospitals rushed to treat victims; authorities launched an investigation and no group has claimed responsibility yet.
A suicide bomber outside a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 and injured dozens, marking a second major attack in the capital in recent months with no immediate claim of responsibility, though ISIS-linked sectarian violence is suspected. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and ordered a full investigation as hospitals declared emergencies and called for blood donations. The incident underscores rising militant violence in Pakistan, including in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with cross-border links to Afghanistan.
A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding about 169 as Pakistan faces a surge in militant violence. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspected militants include the Pakistani Taliban and Islamic State. Authorities condemned the attack and dispatched security and medical responders amid calls for blood donations for the wounded.
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad during Friday prayers left at least 31 people dead and about 169 injured. Authorities say the attack is the deadliest in Pakistan since the 2023 Peshawar bombing, and police indicate early investigations point to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with no responsibility claim yet.
An explosion at a wedding in Islamabad, Pakistan killed eight people, including the bride and groom, with several others injured.
A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven as part of the home collapsed and nearby houses were damaged. Authorities launched an investigation, with rescue workers pulling victims from rubble; the incident prompted the prime minister to express condolences and urge safety education to prevent similar accidents.
A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven as guests slept; the blast caused part of the house to collapse and authorities launched an investigation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and ordered a full inquiry, with experts noting LPG cylinder hazards in Pakistan amid energy shortages.
Pakistan has launched an investigation into a suicide bombing outside Islamabad's district court, which killed 12 people, with initial claims by the Pakistan Taliban and allegations by the Prime Minister linking the attack to Indian-backed militants, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan is investigating a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court that killed 12, amid ongoing militant threats and tensions with Afghanistan and India, highlighting the persistent security challenges in the region.
A suicide bombing at Islamabad's District Judicial Complex killed at least 12 people and injured over 30, with Pakistan blaming India-backed proxies for the attack, which occurred amidst political tensions and ongoing military reforms in Pakistan.
A suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad killed 12 people, marking a significant escalation in militant violence in Pakistan, with authorities blaming Afghan-based militants and India for support, amid ongoing regional tensions and recent attacks in India and Pakistan.
A suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least 12 civilians, marking the deadliest attack in the region in nearly a decade, with the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) suspected of involvement, potentially escalating tensions with India and Afghanistan.
A suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured 27, with authorities investigating the attack and condemning the violence, which is rare in recent years for the city.
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police in Islamabad, breaching lockdown measures to demand his release from jail. The protests turned violent, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in several injuries and deaths. The government threatened to use live ammunition if protesters fired weapons. Khan, facing over 150 criminal cases, has been imprisoned since August 2023. Authorities have arrested thousands of his supporters and restricted internet services to curb the unrest.