Islamabad suicide blast: Death toll rises to 31, over 160 injured

The death toll in the Islamabad suicide blast has risen to 31 while over 160 people have been injured. This after a suicide bomber targeted the Imam Barga Hadijat al-Qubra mosque in the Tarlai area of Islamabad during Friday prayers, a time when the turnout is significantly high. Local authorities have confirmed the incident was a suicide bombing. The attack follows a period of heightened insurgency and recent deadly clashes between the Pakistan Army and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Investigations are currently underway to identify the specific insurgent or separatist group responsible for the blast. This incident mirrors a similar pattern of violence seen in the region over the past year, with terror casualties reaching record levels. Rescue operations continue at the site as the city remains on high alert.