Suicide Bombing at Shia Mosque in Islamabad

A suicide bomber detonated explosives at a Shia mosque in Pakistan===Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169 others. The attack occurred at the Khadijatul Kubra mosque-cum-imambargah in the Tarlai area. Police sources linked the attacker to Fitna al Khwaraji, a term used for Pakistani Taliban (TTP), although TTP denied involvement. The incident took place during Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's state visit to Pakistan. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other officials condemned the attack, emphasizing the government's commitment to combating terrorism. Security forces have cordoned off the area, and hospitals in Pakistan===Islamabad declared an emergency to treat the injured. This attack follows a previous bombing in Pakistan===Islamabad less than three months prior, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the country.