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‘We bowed and then an explosion’: Witnesses recall suicide blast that tore through Pakistan mosque

A suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people and injured dozens more, with the death toll expected to rise. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved gunfire before the explosion. This marks the deadliest incident in the capital since 2008.

The Times of India

Bulletin world briefing: Mosque bomb kills 31 and ex-Norweigian PM probed over Epstein ties

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Suicide bomber kills at least 31 at mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad Norwegian police investigate ex-prime minister over Epstein link Who is the senior Russian general shot multiple times in Moscow? Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to give away thousands…

The Independent UK

Mosque bombing in Pakistan capital kills at least 31 people

Police investigating whether blast that injured at least 169 at Friday prayers in Islamabad was suicide attack

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Bombing at mosque in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers

At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a bombing at a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, as Pakistan faces a surge in extremist violence.

Euronews

Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership

Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

Euronews

Suicide blast in Pakistan: Videos shows chaos outside Islamabad's Imambargah after deadly explosion

A video showing the aftermath of a suicide bombing at a Shia place of worship in Pakistan’s capital has surfaced, capturing scenes of chaos and panic following the deadly attack that killed at least 31 people and injured more than 160 people.

The Times of India

Isis claims responsibility for suicide bombing of Pakistan’s Shia mosque

The attack occurs as Pakistan’s Western-allied government struggles to contain a surge in militant assaults across the country

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'Blew himself up after being stopped at gate': What we know about Pakistan suicide bomb blast

A devastating suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, claimed at least 31 lives and injured over 160 during Friday prayers. The attacker detonated himself after being stopped at the imambargah's gate. Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting foreign links. This attack follows recent violence…

The Times of India

At Least 10 Dead in Massive Explosion at Shia Meeting Hall in Islamabad

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after a blast ripped through an Imambargah in Islamabad, according to reports by news outlet Dawn. The explosion occurred at the Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of the federal capital.

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Suicide blast rocks Pak: At least 31 killed, over 160 hurt in explosion at packed Shia meeting hall

At least 31 people were killed and over 160 injured after a blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad, as reported by news outlet Dawn. The blast occurred at the Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area. According to sources cited by Geo TV, the suicide blast targeted the Shia meeting…

The Times of India

Pakistan court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in connection with a protest held in Islamabad in November 2024.

The Times of India

Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again - and why it matters for Pakistan and world

Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through "Operation Herof. This surge impacts Pakistan's economy, foreign relations, and investor confidence. The region's strategic importance, particularly for China's Belt and Road Initiative and mineral resources, is now under strain.

The Times of India

Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

The Times of India

Fact check: Video shows vandalism in Pakistan

Local media reports and images from Google Maps confirm that the video was taken in Park View City, Islamabad.

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The Independent UK

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed chief of defense forces has warned Afghanistan’s Taliban government to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, the militant group blamed for a surge in deadly attacks in recent years

The Independent UK

Taliban say nine children killed in latest Pakistani attack as border tensions soar

Kabul accuses Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes day after suicide bombers target major security installation on other side of border

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Pakistan says it has arrests 4 militants over involvement in suicide bombing at Islamabad court

Pakistan's government says it has arrested four militants over their alleged involvement in a deadly suicide bombing outside a district court in the capital

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Afghan nationals carried out two suicide attacks in Pakistan, interior minister says

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have spiked recently after Kabul accused Islamabad of launching drone strikes on 9 October that killed several people.

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The Independent UK

Pakistan says Afghan nationals behind two recent suicide attacks

Pakistan’s interior minister says Afghan nationals carried out two fatal suicide attacks this week

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan opens investigation into Islamabad terror attack

Pakistani ministers attribute deadly suicide attack to Indian state terrorism but India denies claim

The Independent UK

Pakistan investigates suicide bombing that killed 12 outside an Islamabad court

Pakistan has opened a probe into the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad district court that left 12 dead the day before

The Independent UK

India-Pakistan blame game ignites after deadly blasts expose raw tensions

ANALYSIS: Suicide bombing in Pakistan and car explosion in India kill at least 20 people and heighten tensions between nuclear neighbours. Shweta Sharma writes

International Business Times UK

Breakaway Taliban Faction Claims Responsibility for Islamabad Suicide Bombing That Killed 12

A Taliban splinter group claims the Islamabad bombing that killed 12, as Pakistan battles resurgent militancy and tensions with Afghanistan.

Euronews

At least 12 killed in suicide bombing outside court in Islamabad, interior minister says

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack through its leader, Omar Mukkaram Khurasani.

International Business Times UK

Sharif Claims Islamabad Suicide Attack Linked to Groups 'Backed by India' Amid Tensions

A suicide bombing near an Islamabad court killed 12 people and injured 27. PM Sharif blamed India-backed militant groups originating in Afghanistan, an allegation Delhi has yet to address.

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