A deadly suicide bombing shook Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on November 11, 2025, just one day after a parked car exploded near a busy metro station in Delhi, India. The attack outside the District and Sessions Court killed at least 12 people and left dozens injured, according to Pakistani authorities.
The attacker approached the court premises on foot but detonated an explosive near a police vehicle after being stopped, witnesses said. The blast caused chaos outside the courthouse, sending terrified civilians and court staff fleeing the scene. Security forces cordoned off the area, and emergency teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals.
The Tehrik‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Islamabad in recent years. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declared the country in a “state of war,” warning of possible escalations in militant violence.
This attack comes one day after a car bomb exploded near a metro station in Delhi, killing at least eight and injuring more than a dozen. While no direct link between the two events has been confirmed, security analysts are closely monitoring possible regional implications.(mint.com)
Eyewitness Accounts
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. Agustin Ocaña, a local journalist, said:
“The explosion was massive. People were screaming and running. It’s horrifying to see such violence in the heart of the capital.”
Security personnel reported that some of the injured were police officers trying to protect the court. Barricades and emergency protocols were immediately implemented, but the blast still inflicted significant casualties.
Implications and Next Steps
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Pakistan has vowed to investigate all angles, including potential cross-border militant support.
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Security has been heightened around Islamabad and other sensitive areas to prevent further attacks.
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Diplomatic tensions may rise if links between Pakistan-based militants and external actors are established, particularly given the recent attack in India.
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The government faces domestic pressure to strengthen counterterrorism measures and ensure civilian safety.
The twin incidents in Pakistan and India underscore the fragile security situation in South Asia, where militant activity and terrorism continue to pose serious threats to urban centers and public safety.
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