Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts kills at least 31 and wounds scores
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MUNIR AHMEDFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:53 PM
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On February 6, 2026, a suicide bombing struck a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers. The attack killed at least 31 people and wounded 169 others. According to Islamabad police, the explosion was the result of a bombing, and an investigation has been launched. The blast occurred at a sprawling mosque, and rescue workers and security officers were present at the scene. The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
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