Dozens killed in suicide bomb attack at Pakistan mosque

A suicide bomb attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed dozens of people and injured at least 170 others. The attack occurred during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-06 · 12:12 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Dozens killed in suicide bomb attack at Pakistan mosque

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A suicide bomb attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed dozens of people and injured at least 170 others. The attack occurred during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026. While the article specifies the location and timing of the event, it does not provide details on the perpetrator or the motive behind the attack. The bombing represents a significant act of violence targeting a religious minority within Pakistan's capital.

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The attack took place during Friday prayers.

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A suicide bomb attack occurred at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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At least 170 others were injured.

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Dozens of people were killed in the attack.

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