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ISIS Mosque Bombing in Islamabad Kills 32, Sparks Tensions

2/8/2026

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Summary

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A suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque in Islamabad on February 6, 2026 killed at least 32 and injured 170.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for attacking Shiite worshippers.
Pakistani authorities arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, and linked the attack to militants from Afghanistan.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi accused India of backing the attackers, a claim India dismissed as baseless.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, following the September 11 attacks, aiming to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. Despite initial successes, the Taliban regrouped, leading to ongoing instability. By 2026, the emergence of the Islamic State and attacks like the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque bombing, which killed 32, highlighted the persistent violence and sectarian tensions in the region.

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Story summary

A suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque in Islamabad on February 6, 2026 killed at least 32 and injured 170.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for attacking Shiite worshippers.
Pakistani authorities arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, and linked the attack to militants from Afghanistan.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi accused India of backing the attackers, a claim India dismissed as baseless.

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