At least 31 people have been killed and 169 others injured following an explosion at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday, authorities confirmed.
The blast, which occurred during Friday prayers, marks the deadliest attack in Pakistan since the Peshawar mosque bombing in January 2023.
Police have indicated that the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistani Taliban, may be responsible, though no group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack.
Security personnel have secured the area, and rescue operations continue as authorities work to assist the injured and investigate the incident.
The mosque, filled with worshippers at the time, suffered significant damage.
This latest attack highlights the ongoing threat posed by militant groups in Pakistan and raises concerns over the protection of religious sites amid rising sectarian tensions.
Authorities have called for calm and assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to bring the perpetrators to justice.
