ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started. Kazim, who is from Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan and lives in Islamabad, escaped unharmed, but accompanied his wounded friend to the PIMS hospital for treatment. Another worshipper, Imran Mahmood, described a gunfight between the suicide bomber, a possible accomplice and volunteer security personnel at the mosque. - Lax security -Describing the aftermath of the attack, Kazim said unhurt worshippers went to the aid of those wounded. Kazim, who has performed Friday prayers at the mosque "for the past three to four weeks", said security had been lax.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 07, 2026 03:10 UTC