💥 Deadly Attack Rocks Capital Amid Rising Tensions
A suicide bombing near Islamabad’s district court complex on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more—marking the first civilian-targeted attack in Pakistan’s capital in a decade. The blast occurred at 12:30 p.m. local time, engulfing a police van in flames and leaving bloodstained victims scattered across the chaotic scene. Emergency teams rushed to assist lawyers, judges, and bystanders caught in the explosion.
⚖️ TTP Vows More Attacks Over ‘Un-Islamic’ Laws
The Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) claimed responsibility, stating the attack targeted officials enforcing Pakistan’s legal system. In a chilling statement, the group demanded nationwide implementation of Islamic law and threatened further violence. This escalation comes amid strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of failing to curb militant activities. Afghan authorities denied involvement.
🇵🇰 Pakistan Vows Retaliation; Defense Minister Declares ‘State of War’
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called the bombing a 'message from Kabul' and warned of retaliation. Analysts fear the attack could deepen regional instability, with cross-border tensions already at a boiling point. Meanwhile, residents of Islamabad grapple with renewed security fears as authorities heighten counterterrorism measures.
