At Least 31 Killed, 169 Injured in Suicide Blast at Islamabad Imambargah

Islamabad — A powerful explosion tore through Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra in Tarlai area during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026, killing at least 31 people and injuring 101 others in a suspected suicide attack that struck the federal capital during the official visit of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Islamabad Capital Territory Police spokesperson Taqi Jawad said initial signs pointed to a suicide bomber, though investigations were ongoing to confirm the nature of the blast. Rescue 1122, police, and emergency teams rushed to the scene, sealing off the area while shifting the injured to major hospitals.

The death toll has risen to 24, while a total of 101 injured individuals have been shifted to hospitals #Islamabad pic.twitter.com/fbEaegSZIQ

— Eagle Eye (@zarrar_11PK) February 6, 2026

Key Highlights

• At least 31 killed, 169 injured in Tarlai imambargah blast.
• Explosion during Friday prayers; suspected suicide bombing.
• Occurs amid Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev’s two-day visit.
• Emergency declared at PIMS, Polyclinic, CDA Hospital.
• Main emergency, orthopaedic, burn, and neurology units activated.
• President Zardari condemns “crime against humanity”.
• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry calls for unity.
• Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas demands accountability.
• Abbas urges youth to donate blood at hospitals.

PIMS Executive Director ordered full emergency activation, with the burn centre, orthopaedics, and neurology departments on high alert. Assistant commissioners were deployed to oversee treatment across facilities.

Condemnations poured in swiftly. President Asif Ali Zardari described targeting innocent civilians as a “crime against humanity,” directing immediate medical support for the injured and offering condolences. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry labelled it a cowardly act, stressing the need for national unity, peace, tolerance, and solidarity with law enforcement.

Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas expressed deep sorrow, calling the incident a grave security failure and questioning law enforcement performance. He condemned attacks on places of worship as assaults on humanity and religion, urging Islamabad’s youth to donate blood to save lives.

This is the second major blast in Islamabad in recent months, following a November 11, 2025 suicide attack outside a G-11 court that killed 12 and injured over 30. Authorities continue investigations, with the site secured and rescue operations ongoing.

The tragedy has shocked the nation during a high-profile diplomatic visit, renewing calls for stronger security measures to protect worshippers and public spaces while reinforcing Pakistan’s resolve against terrorism that targets innocent lives and communal harmony.

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