Death Toll Reaches 31 After Islamabad Mosque Blast
The death toll reached to 31 and injured 169 people after a mosque explosion in Islamabad during Friday prayers, raising concerns nationwide.
Pakistani authorities said the death toll from the explosion at a Shia mosque in Islamabad has risen to 31 people, with casualties expected to increase.
According to Express Tribune, 169 people were injured in the blast, and many victims were transported to hospitals for urgent treatment.
The explosion occurred during Friday prayers at the Khadija-tul-Kubra Imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, when worshippers had gathered in large numbers.
Khuja Asif, Pakistani defense minister stated that the blast has been a suicide attack and the attacker has traveled to Afghanistan, a claim that has been denied by the Taliban officials.
Pakistan has witnessed several attacks targeting religious and public gatherings in recent months, raising concerns about the safety of worship sites.
Security analysts warn that continued militant activity poses serious risks to urban centers, prompting calls for stronger intelligence and preventive security measures nationwide.
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