More than 30 people killed in terrorist attack at mosque in Pakistan

Ambulances at the site of the terrorist attack. Photo: BBC

On February 6, 2026, a terrorist attack occurred in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers. The explosion killed at least 31 people and injured another 169, reports BBC.

According to police, the explosive device was detonated by a suicide bomber who approached the mosque gates. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots before the explosion. The wounded were transported to hospitals by both ambulances and private vehicles.

Due to the large number of casualties, a state of emergency was declared at the city's medical facilities, and authorities appealed to the public to donate blood. The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad reported that the death toll stands at 31 people, with 169 wounded.

Pakistan's Prime Minister condemned the terrorist attack, expressing "deep sorrow," and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The country's President Asif Ali Zardari stated that the attack on civilians is a crime against humanity.

It is noted that terrorist attacks in Pakistan's capital occur relatively rarely, however this incident became one of the bloodiest attacks in recent times. Authorities do not rule out that the number of victims may increase.

Earlier, the UOJ wrote that terrorist attacks by Islamists were prevented in the Netherlands.

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