A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Elian PeltierFebruary 7, 2026 at 02:14 PM

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A suicide bombing at a mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least 31 people and wounded 169 others on Friday, February 6, 2026. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers. This incident highlights the fragility of Pakistan's security progress despite previous efforts to combat militants, including arrests and extraditions. The bombing, the second major assault on Islamabad in recent months, raises concerns about the resurgence of insurgent violence in urban areas. The attack underscores the challenges Pakistan faces in containing various insurgencies while attempting to attract foreign investment to bolster its economy.

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Shiite 30% The Khorasan Diary 35% Iftikhar Firdous 40% Kabul 50% United States 50% Afghanistan 60% Islamabad ×480% Islamic State ×585% Pakistan ×690%

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suicide bombing 90% islamic state 80% pakistan security 80% mosque attack 70% insurgent violence 60% terrorism 50% kabul attack 40% foreign investment 40%