Suicide bombing in Pakistan causes heavy casualties

(VOVWORLD) - A suicide bombing occurred on Friday at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 130 others.

People gather near the site of a deadly explosion at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 6, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Waseem Khan

The attacker detonated explosives near the mosque gate shortly after Friday prayers.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack.