Deadly blast in Islamabad kills 31, injures over 160

Authorities in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, reported that at least 31 people were killed and around 169 others injured in an initial toll following a powerful explosion at a Hussainiya on Friday. The blast occurred as worshippers had gathered for prayers.

Emergency teams and investigative units rushed to the site, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Officials described some cases as critical, raising concerns that the death toll could rise further.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and begun collecting evidence to determine whether the explosion was caused by a suicide vest or an improvised explosive device.

The attack comes amid growing security concerns in Pakistan, where places of worship have frequently been targeted by extremist groups aiming to destabilize the country and inflame sectarian tensions.