People comfort a man, center, mourning over the death of his relative, close to the site of a bomb explosion at a Shiite mosque, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
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CNBC TV1806-02-2026, 19:39

Islamabad Suicide Attack: 31 Dead, 169 Injured at Shia Mosque

  • A suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 and injured 169 during Friday prayers.
  • The blast occurred in the Tarlai area when an attacker detonated explosives near the mosque's entrance.
  • Death toll may rise as many injured are in critical condition; no group has claimed responsibility yet.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a crime against humanity.
  • US embassy in Pakistan condemned the attack, emphasizing the right to practice faith without fear.

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