Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Salman MasoodFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:25 PM

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On February 6, 2026, a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Tarlai Kalan, on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 31 people and injured dozens more during Friday Prayers. The attacker detonated explosives at the entrance of the mosque compound. This marks the second major attack in the Pakistani capital in recent months, raising concerns about increasing insurgent violence in the city. While no group has claimed responsibility, attacks on Shiite Muslims in Pakistan have previously been claimed by ISIS. The Prime Minister condemned the attack and ordered a full investigation, while hospitals in Islamabad declared a state of emergency.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry 60% Islamic State (ISIS) 70% Shehbaz Sharif ×280% Pakistan ×5100% Islamabad ×4100% Tarlai Kalan ×3100%

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suicide bombing 100% mosque attack 90% islamabad 80% pakistan 70% insurgent violence 60% shiite muslims 60% friday prayers 50% sectarian attacks 50% tarlai kalan 40%

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Very Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Pakistan

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