World · 6 February 2026
Suicide bomb kills 31, injures 169 at Islamabad mosque.
A suicide bomb ripped through a Shia mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring around 169 others, officials said. The explosion struck worshippers gathered for prayer, causing chaos and mass casualties. It underscores rising militant violence in the country, particularly targeting minority communities. Security forces cordoned off the scene, and authorities are investigating the attack’s motive. Senior Pakistani leaders condemned the violence and vowed support for victims and their families.
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