At least ten people were killed after an explosion struck a mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers, authorities said.
The blast occurred at the Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area, according to local media reports. Police and emergency responders were dispatched to the site shortly after the incident to conduct rescue and recovery operations.
Those injured were transported to several hospitals in the federal capital, including the Polyclinic Hospital, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Hospital. Hospital officials said emergency services across multiple departments—such as orthopaedics, burn care, neurology, and general emergency units—were placed on high alert to manage the influx of patients.
Officials said the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. Police noted that it remains unclear whether the blast resulted from a suicide attack or an explosive device planted at the site, adding that forensic teams are continuing their investigation.
Security around the area has been tightened as authorities assess the situation and work to establish responsibility for the attack.
