Islamabad blast: ISIS affiliate claims responsibility for the attack that killed 36

2026-02-07 - 14:15

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, which killed at least 36. The group stated Shiites are a target, citing their involvement in fighting ISIS in Syria. Authorities have arrested several suspects, including the alleged mastermind, as investigations into the attacker's background, including time spent in Afghanistan, continue.