Deadly Blast At Shia Religious Centre In Islamabad Raises Questions On Pakistan's Security Failures

Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has been rocked by a deadly terror attack that has killed over 24 people and injured more than 100 during Friday prayers. The blast occurred outside the Tarlai Imambargah in Shehzad Town, targeting the minority Shia community at one of the most sacred moments of the week. Security officials suspect a suicide bomber who was intercepted at the gate before detonating himself, preventing entry into the main hall but still causing massive casualties. Visuals from the site show shattered gates, damaged buildings, and bodies lying amid debris. Police declared a citywide emergency as rescue teams rushed the injured to hospitals. The attack once again exposes Pakistan’s fragile security situation and deep-rooted sectarian fault lines. From India’s perspective, the incident highlights how extremist violence continues to thrive in Pakistan, even in its most heavily guarded city, raising serious concerns over internal stability and minority safety.