ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – FEBRUARY 6, 2026 Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, was shaken by a tragic terrorist attack. A suicide bomber targeted the Shiite Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah mosque in the Tarlai Kalan area during Friday prayers, when the mosque was full of worshippers. According to witnesses and security sources, the attacker first shot at guards at the entrance before entering the mosque and detonating his explosive vest among the gathered people.
The explosion was devastating, immediately causing numerous casualties. Official reports state that at least 31 people were killed and dozens more suffered serious injuries, with the death toll expected to rise. Some of the wounded were transported by ambulance to hospitals in the capital, where medical staff fought to save their lives. This attack is considered one of the deadliest in Islamabad in the past decade.
The terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility through its media channels, identifying Shiite worshippers as their target. Pakistani authorities have detained several suspects, continue their investigation, and have strengthened security measures in the area to prevent further attacks. The international community has condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
The Shiite community in Pakistan is frequently targeted by extremists. In the past, some Shiites have also participated in conflicts in Syria or Afghanistan with militias, which ISIS extremists sometimes use as a pretext to target them. The mosque attack in Islamabad highlights the ongoing danger of sectarian violence in the region and the vulnerability of religious sites in Pakistan.
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