Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that the suicide bomber who attacked the district and session court in Islamabad was an Afghan National.
“I can confirm that the attacker was an Afghan national […] Pakistan is a responsible state and does not blame others needlessly,” the minister said while speaking on the private media channel.
In the deadly blast on Tuesday, 12 citizens lost their lives, and more than 30 sustained injuries. After the blast, the federal government asked officials to increase security in the federal capital.
“The attacker was neither Pakistani nor did he know the Pakistani language. He did not even have an idea about Pakistani currency,” the state minister mentioned.
Talal Chaudhry also said that he could not give more details about the incidents as it could affect the investigation. It is necessary to mention that Pakistan blamed India and Afghanistan for the attack in Islamabad on solid evidence.
Minister of State for Interior also revealed that the cab and bike riders confirmed that the attacker was unaware of the language and Pakistani currency.
China, Qatar, the UK, and the US condemned the attack, with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz promising to take strict action against those responsible for the attack in Islamabad.
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At around 6:45 a.m., posts reading “Coming soon Islamabad” appeared on an X (formerly Twitter) account reportedly linked to the Afghan Taliban, according to security sources. The messages circulated widely before being deleted, triggering immediate concern among security agencies.
Investigators are now examining whether the online activity was a warning or an attempt to claim responsibility for the explosion that struck the capital hours later.
Kabul Connection Under Scrutiny
Security officials told Reuters that preliminary findings point toward elements based in Afghanistan as the possible masterminds behind the suicide attack in Islamabad. However, they stressed that the investigation is ongoing and that authorities are verifying the digital trail connected to the Taliban-linked account.
Officials have requested cooperation from Afghan authorities to determine the origin and authenticity of the posts.
Security Tightened Nationwide
Following the blast, law enforcement agencies intensified security checks across major cities, particularly in Islamabad and Peshawar. Counterterrorism units have been placed on high alert, while intelligence services continue to monitor social media for potential threats.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement confirming the perpetrators, but sources say the timing of the online posts and the subsequent attack has raised serious concerns about cross-border coordination.
