Islamabad Mosque Blast: 31 Killed, 169 Injured During Friday Prayers

• A blast rocked a Shia mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai area during Friday prayers, killing 31 and injuring 169.
• Officials reported it was a suicide bombing, with the attacker detonating after being stopped at the entrance.
• The incident occurred during Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's official visit to Pakistan.
• Suspicion falls on groups like Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State, known for targeting Shias.
• This blast follows recent attacks by TTP and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), marking a surge in insurgency.