suicide blast at Islamabad G‑11 Courthouse kills Six, injures dozens

At least 12 people were martyred and more than 36 others injured in a suicide bombing outside the District Judicial Complex in G-11 area of Islamabad on Tuesday.

The explosion occurred when suicide attacker tried to enter the court premises but detonated explosives near a police vehicle after being intercepted. The blast ripped through the area, causing panic among bystanders and heavy damage to vehicles nearby.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing.

According to police sources the bomber’s head was found on the road, and forensic teams were called to the scene for evidence collection. Initial investigations suggest the attacker’s target was the court complex, intending to inflict mass casualties, but alert security personnel prevented his entry.

Among the injured were three police officials — Head Constable Muhammad Imran, Constable Imran Javed of Kohsar Police Station, and ASI Irshad of Ramna Police Station — as well as Muhammad Ramzan from Balochistan Police.

Rescue teams rushed the injured to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital. Dr Mubashir Daha, the hospital spokesperson, said 36 injured individuals were brought in, of whom 18 were discharged after treatment. Four remain in critical condition, he added.

He confirmed that the bodies of 10 victims had been identified, while the identities of two others were still being verified.

Security sources confirmed that CCTV footage of the incident has been obtained, showing the suspected bomber approaching the court complex before the explosion.

Law enforcement agencies, including the bomb disposal squad and police, have cordoned off the area and are collecting forensic evidence. A security alert has been declared across Islamabad, with strict checks at all entry and exit points of the capital.

PM Shehbaz condemns suicide bombing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s G-11 District Court, describing it as a “cowardly terrorist attack orchestrated by India-backed terrorists networks.”

In a statement, the prime minister said the attack was carried out by “Khwarij and Hindutva-backed elements operating from Afghanistan,” adding that similar forces were behind the recent assault on Cadet College Wana.

“The time has come for the world to condemn India’s malicious conspiracies,” Shehbaz said. “Both attacks represent the worst form of Indian state-sponsored terrorism in the region.”

The prime minister expressed grief over the loss of innocent lives, praying for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and offering condolences to the bereaved families. He also directed authorities to provide the injured with the best possible medical treatment.

Shehbaz instructed the law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

“The fight against terrorism will continue until the last terrorist from the Khwarij and Hindutva factions is eliminated,” the statement added.

Naqvi says attacks operated from Afghanistan

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that preliminary evidence suggests possible links between the Islamabad court suicide bombing and the recent attack in Wana to networks operating from Afghanistan.

Speaking to reporters at the blast site, Naqvi confirmed that the explosion occurred at 12:39 pm, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. He said the attacker had intended to enter the court premises but detonated the explosives near a police vehicle after failing to gain entry.

“The investigation is under way, and identifying the suicide bomber remains our top priority,” Naqvi said. He added that the incident bore similarities to the Wana attack, with intelligence pointing toward cross-border connections.

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan strongly condemned the attack, calling terrorists “enemies of Pakistan’s peace, stability, and progress.” He said, “Eliminating the menace of Khwarij terrorism is a national mission,” while extending condolences to the families of the victims and praying for the recovery of the injured.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan termed the bombing “an attack on Pakistan itself.” He said, “This is not just an attack on Islamabad — it is an attack on Pakistan. The enemy is targeting our institutions, courts, and mosques. The entire nation stands united with our security forces in this fight against terrorism.”