A devastating suicide bombing occurred at the Khadija-tul-Kubra Mosque in Islamabad's Tarlai area on February 6, 2026, resulting in significant casualties. According to Aaj TV Latest, the attack involved 'four to six kilograms of explosive material,' and the presence of 'an unusually high quantity of ball bearings' led to increased fatalities. The initial investigation revealed that the attacker fired shots before entering the mosque and detonating the explosives in the hall. Law enforcement agencies have collected crucial evidence, including bullet casings, for forensic analysis, with the National Forensic Agency and NADRA assisting in identifying the attacker. Express News reported that the death toll has risen to 33, with 149 individuals initially brought to PIMS hospital, of which 121 were injured and 28 were deceased. As of the latest reports, 64 remain hospitalized, with 20 in critical condition and 9 in the ICU.