#BreakingNews: 12 Dead in Suicide Blast at Shia Religious Centre in Islamabad

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured in a suicide bombing at a Shia religious centre in Islamabad, Pakistan, authorities confirmed Friday. The explosion occurred at Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of the federal capital, a site regularly visited by worshippers.

Police and rescue teams quickly reached the scene, conducting search-and-rescue operations and assisting victims. Several injured individuals were transported to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Polyclinic Hospital, where emergency services were declared to manage the influx of casualties.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes following the blast, with smoke and debris scattered across the centre. Locals said the explosion occurred during prayers, increasing the number of casualties. Authorities have cordoned off the area to facilitate investigations and prevent further harm.

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This attack comes nearly three months after a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad in November, which also claimed 12 lives. Security experts have warned of a persistent threat to religious and public gatherings in the region.

Officials have urged citizens to remain alert and follow security directives while investigations continue to identify those responsible for the attack. Pakistan’s government and law enforcement agencies have condemned the bombing and promised swift action against the perpetrators.

Authorities are also examining surveillance footage and witness accounts to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the blast. Medical teams continue to provide treatment to the injured, while security forces maintain heightened vigilance at other religious sites across the capital.

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