Deadly Suicide Bombing in Islamabad Claims 12 Lives

Tue Nov 11 2025 15:46:32 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A suicide attack outside a courthouse in Islamabad has left a tragic toll, with 12 dead and at least 27 others injured, according to the interior minister of Pakistan. The attack, which occurred recently, highlights the resurgence of violence in the capital.

In a shocking incident, a suicide bombing targeting a courthouse in Islamabad has resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals and injuries to at least 27 more. Authorities, led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, are focused on identifying the bomber, who detonated explosives close to law enforcement vehicles. The attack is a stark reminder of the rare yet devastating violence that can still affect Pakistan's urban areas.

A suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured at least 27 more, the country's interior minister said.

Mohsin Naqvi said a bomber was planning to attack the district courthouse - but was unable to get inside.

Naqvi said authorities would prioritize identifying the bomber, and that those involved would be brought to justice.

Suicide blasts in Islamabad have been rare in recent years. Footage from the scene on Tuesday showed the remains of a burnt out car and a police cordon in place.

The 27 people injured are receiving medical treatment, Naqvi said.

He added that the attacker detonated the bomb close to a police car after waiting for up to 15 minutes.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said he strongly condemned the suicide blast.

Meanwhile, a lawyer who said he was parking his car outside the court at the time, described hearing a loud bang.

Rustam Malik told AFP news agency it was complete chaos.

Lawyers and people were running inside the complex, he added. I saw two dead bodies lying on the gate and several cars were on fire.