More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-02-06 · 11:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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A blast at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers has killed at least 31 people and injured over 100. The explosion occurred in the Tarlai area of the capital, prompting an emergency declaration at city hospitals. While the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, initial reports suggest a possible suicide bombing. The number of injured has reached 169, and officials anticipate the death toll may rise further. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the incident and expressed grief.

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An emergency was declared at the city's hospitals after the blast.

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At least 30 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in an explosion at a mosque in Islamabad.

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Islamabad's deputy commissioner Irfan Memon said on X that the death toll had risen to 31.

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The district administration spokesman said on X that the number of injured had reached 169.

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Reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber.

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30 minutes agoFlora DruryAFP via Getty ImagesDozens more were reportedly injured in the blastAt least 30 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in an explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, according to local officials. An emergency was declared at the city's hospitals after the blast at a Shiite mosque in the Tarlai area of the capital. The district administration spokesman said on X that the number of injured had reached 169.The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear, however reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber.Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the incident, expressing "deep grief".Islamabad's deputy commissioner Irfan Memon said on X that the death toll had risen to 31, while a police source told news agency AFP that the numbers were "expected to rise further".One AFP photographer said they saw dozens of people arriving at hospital.

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