Islamic State affiliate claims suicide bombing that killed 31 at Shiite mosque in Pakistani capital
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MUNIR AHMED and MUHAMMAD YOUSAFFebruary 7, 2026 at 09:53 AM
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An affiliate of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday, February 6, 2026. The attack resulted in the deaths of 31 people. Mourners gathered on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for funeral prayers and to bury the victims. The bombing took place inside the mosque during prayers. Police commandos were deployed to secure the site of the attack following the incident.
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