Pakistan Says Islamabad Mosque Blast Was Suicide Attack

Pakistan says a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed dozens, as officials warn of cross-border militant links and retaliation.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said the deadly explosion at a Shia mosque in Islamabad was a suicide attack targeting worshippers during Friday prayers.

In a statement on social media, Asif said the attacker had previously traveled to Afghanistan and claimed evidence pointed to links involving militant networks operating across borders.

According to the minister, security forces confronted the attacker before he detonated explosives among worshippers, causing heavy casualties inside the mosque.

The explosion killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others, with officials warning the death toll could rise as many victims remain in critical condition.

However, security official Talal Chaudhry said the attacker was not an Afghan national, though he had reportedly traveled to Afghanistan before the attack.

Pakistan has faced a surge in militant violence in recent months, with several deadly attacks targeting both civilians and security forces across multiple provinces.

Security experts warn that regional instability and cross-border militant movements continue to pose serious security threats, particularly to religious and public gathering places.

Officials say investigations are continuing to identify networks behind the attack, while security has been increased nationwide to prevent further violence.

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