On February 6, 2026, a devastating suicide bombing occurred at the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in Islamabad's Tarlai area during Friday prayers, resulting in at least 31 fatalities and 169 injuries, as reported by Dawn and other sources. The attack, described as an 'extremely powerful' explosion by eyewitness Muhammad Kazim, left the mosque's interior littered with debris and shattered glass, with worshippers in a state of panic. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested potential involvement from India and Afghanistan, claiming on social media that 'it has been proved that the terrorist involved in the attack travelled to and from Afghanistan.' This assertion highlights the regional tensions and complexities surrounding the incident.