February 9, 2026HRRC strongly condemns the heinous attack on the Islamabad Imambargah as a grave violation of the rights to life and security. The blast struck Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra as worshippers gathered, highlighting the continued vulnerability of places of worship in Pakistan. From a human rights perspective, the attack represents a grave violation of the right to life, freedom of religion and personal safety. Sectarian violence – Violence arising from differences between religious or sectarian groups. Soft targets – Places that are difficult to protect and lack heavy security, such as places of worship.

Source: The Guardian February 09, 2026 21:31 UTC