The blast at the the Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra mosque in Islamabad has left at least 31 dead and 169 injured. Reuters
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Firstpost06-02-2026, 21:05

Pakistan Mosque Blast: 31 Dead, 169 Injured in Suspected Suicide Attack

  • A suspected suicide blast at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 31 and injured 169 during Friday prayers.
  • The incident occurred at the Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra mosque, with reports suggesting the bomber was stopped by guards before detonation.
  • Witnesses reported hearing gunfire before the explosion, which left bodies and debris scattered, causing panic among worshippers.
  • Hospitals are on high alert, appealing for blood donations, as the death toll is expected to rise in Islamabad's deadliest attack in three years.
  • No group has claimed responsibility, but police sources link the bomber to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and suggest foreign national involvement.

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