A devastating suicide bombing rocked a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, killing at least 31 people and injuring over 169 others. The blast occurred after Friday prayers, with the attacker detonating himself at the gate of the mosque. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, promising to bring the perpetrators to justice. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with political leaders and foreign diplomats labeling it a "direct attack on humanity, religion, and social values

The attack is part of a surge in insurgencies in Pakistan, particularly in the southwestern province of Balochistan, where separatist groups have been targeting security forces and civilians. In recent days, Pakistani security forces have killed over 145 fighters in the region, including 24 Indian proxy terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations