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Suicide Blast at Imambargah in Islamabad: Security Challenges, Government Position and Impact on National Security. AI-Generated.
Today, Friday, February 6, 2026, a severe suicide blast occurred immediately after Friday prayers in front of the main gate of Imambargah Khadijatul Kubra located in Tarlai area of the federal capital Islamabad, which not only raised serious questions about the security situation in the capital but also sent a wave of concern across the country. According to the initial and later updated official statements issued by the district administration, Islamabad Police and the Ministry of Interior, at least 31 people were martyred in this tragic incident while more than 169 worshippers were injured, many of whom are said to be in critical condition and it is feared that the number of martyrs may increase. Immediately after the explosion, the police completely sealed the area, Rescue 1122, Bomb Disposal Squad, Forensic Units and teams of intelligence agencies reached the spot and the process of collecting evidence was started. According to Islamabad Police, initial investigations have indicated that the attacker blew himself up when security personnel tried to stop him from entering the gate of the Imambargah. The initial police investigation statement said that the attacker may have links with extremist networks like Fitna al-Khawarij/TTP, but no organization has claimed responsibility yet. At the time of the incident, a large number of worshippers were present in the Imambargah due to Friday prayers, which increased the loss of life. The intensity of the explosion was so high that the windows of nearby buildings and vehicles were broken and panic spread in the area. The injured were immediately shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Polyclinic and CDA Hospital, where an emergency was declared. According to doctors, many of the injured have been kept in special care due to neurological, orthopedic and burn injuries, while blood In view of the severe shortage of blood, hospitals have also appealed to the public for immediate blood donations. Islamabad Police and District Administration have confirmed that high alert has been imposed across the capital after the incident. Additional personnel have been deployed at sensitive locations, entry and exit points, religious gatherings and government facilities. According to a spokesperson for the Interior Ministry, three separate investigation teams have been formed, including Police Operations, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), CIA and other enforcement agencies, which are jointly examining the nature of the incident, facilitators, network and possible security lapses. The spokesperson said that CCTV footage, DNA samples, mobile data and other forensic evidence are being carefully analyzed to identify the attacker. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other top government and political figures have strongly condemned the incident and termed it an attack on humanity, religious tolerance and national security. The state directed to provide the best medical facilities to the injured and provide immediate assistance to the families of the martyrs, while the Prime Minister made it clear that the zero tolerance policy against terrorism will continue and the responsible elements will be brought to justice. According to police and security sources, the martyrs and injured include civilians as well as some law enforcement officials who were performing security duties. The incident has once again sparked a debate on the security of religious places in the capital, intelligence sharing and the effectiveness of the counter-terrorism strategy. Government and security officials say that after the investigation is completed, all aspects of the incident will be brought to the public so that transparency is maintained and public confidence is restored. The government of Pakistan has appealed to citizens to avoid rumors, cooperate with law enforcement agencies and immediately report any suspicious activity, while the Islamabad Police has assured that more effective and strict security measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future so that the lives and property of citizens can be protected and The law and order situation in the capital remained stable. Written by: Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan
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Daily Liturgy — January 21, 2026
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, and the liturgy invites us to reflect on courage, fidelity, and the quiet strength that comes from trusting God completely. As we continue through the Second Week in Ordinary Time, the readings place before us two powerful images of faith in action: the youthful confidence of David as he faces Goliath, and the steady, uncompromising mercy of Christ as He heals on the Sabbath. Together, they remind us that God’s power is often revealed not through force or status, but through obedience, humility, and love that refuses to yield to fear.
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The Woman Behind the Name
I used to think being known was a gift. Then I watched a woman walk into a room and become invisible the moment her husband’s name was called. One minute, she was herself—sharp-eyed, quick-witted, full of stories. The next, she was “the wife of,” a footnote in someone else’s narrative. Her degrees, her work, her dreams—all folded neatly into parentheses.
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Daily Liturgy: January 20, 2026 – Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s extraordinary insight into human hearts and the gentle ways He calls us to serve Him. In the first reading from 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint the future king of Israel. When he sees Jesse’s sons, he is impressed by their outward appearances, but the Lord reminds him, “The Lord looks at the heart.” Samuel anoints David, the youngest son, a humble shepherd, chosen not for what the world sees but for what God perceives within. This reading teaches that God often works through the seemingly ordinary, calling forth greatness in ways that defy human expectation. The psalm echoes this theme, celebrating the faithfulness and guidance God grants to His chosen servants, reminding us that God’s perspective is always higher, wiser, and deeper than our own.
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