Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Imambargah Khadija-tul-Kubra in the Tarlai area of Islamabad on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to express solidarity with the victims of the devastating suicide bombing that occurred during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026.
The Prime Minister held emotional meetings with the families of the martyrs and announced a significant financial compensation package for the victims of the attack, which claimed 32 lives and left over 170 injured.
دہشت گردی کی سب سے بھاری قیمت پاکستان نے ادا کی ہے۔۔۔
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Compensation and Civil Awards
The Prime Minister specifically highlighted the bravery of the security volunteers who prevented the attacker from entering the main prayer hall, potentially saving hundreds of lives.
| Recipient | Compensation Amount | Notes |
| Shaheed Auon Abbas | Rs 10 Million | To be posthumously awarded on Aug 14, 2026. |
| Families of other Martyrs | Rs 5 Million (each) | Financial support for the bereaved. |
| Critically Injured | Rs 3 Million (each) | For long-term medical care. |
| Wounded Victims | Rs 1 Million (each) | For immediate medical expenses. |
PM’s Tribute: “Shaheed Auon Abbas is a national hero. By stopping the terrorist at the gate, he sacrificed his life to save hundreds of others. His bravery will be recognized with a high civil award this Independence Day.”
Security and Investigation Update
The attack, which has been claimed by ISIS-K, is the deadliest in the federal capital since the 2008 Marriott bombing. During his visit, the PM was briefed on the progress of the investigation:
- Arrests Made: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that four suspects, including an “Afghan mastermind,” have already been arrested from Peshawar and Nowshera.
- Security Failure: CJP Yahya Afridi and the PM both acknowledged the need for “foolproof security” at religious sites, following reports that volunteers at the mosque were under-equipped.
- National Resolve: PM Shehbaz reaffirmed that the state would not rest until the “Fitna al-Khawarij” (TTP) and associated terror modules were completely eliminated.
The “Tarlai Massacre”
On February 6, at approximately 1:38 PM, a suicide bomber opened fire on guards at the Khadija-tul-Kubra mosque before detonating his vest. The timely intervention by volunteers like Auon Abbas forced the explosion to occur at the gate rather than inside the crowded hall, a factor that prevented an even higher death toll.
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