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JAMMU: Hundreds of Shia Muslims on Saturday staged spontaneous protests in various parts of Kashmir to condemn a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and wounded more than 169 others.The attack took place during Friday prayers in Pakistan’s capital city. The attack on a Shia…
The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, which killed at least 36 people and injured many others.In a statement released through its Amaq News Agency, the Islamic State in Pakistan, an offshoot of Daesh, said the bomber opened fire at security guards when they tried…
ISLAMABAD: A suicide blast at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 on Friday, with a police source saying more than 170 were wounded in the deadliest attack in Pakistan’s capital since the 2008 Marriott bombing that claimed 60 lives. The explosion at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque on the city’s outskirts…
Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers (Screengrab from PAK TV) Pakistan has mobilised its army and paramilitary forces to ensure the safety of the Sri Lankan cricket team during their ongoing tour, following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad.Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed parliament that Army Chief Asim Munir had discussed security…
Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) The tension began on Tuesday when a suicide bombing outside a judicial complex in Islamabad killed 12 people and injured many others. The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka had taken place the same day in nearby Rawalpindi, where Pakistan edged a six-run win….
Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara, center, and Pathum Nissanka, left, run between the wickets (left) and Pak Army chief Asim Munir Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir personally intervened to ensure the continuation of Sri Lanka’s cricket tour after the suicide attack in Islamabad earlier this week, Pakistan’s interior ministry said on Thursday.Pakistan interior minister…
Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana shakes hand with Pakistani players (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the updated schedule for the upcoming T20 tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with all matches now set to be played in Rawalpindi. The decision to keep the tournament in one city follows heightened security…
Sri Lanka cricket team (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Sri Lanka Cricket has ordered its national team to continue their Pakistan tour despite security concerns following a suicide bombing in Islamabad, threatening players with a “formal review” if they leave early. The directive came after several team members expressed intentions to return home following Tuesday’s attack that…
Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara, center, and Pathum Nissanka, left, run between the wickets as Pakistan’s Babar Azam watches during the first ODI match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (AP Photo) As many as eight Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series will return home on…
Sri Lanka players during the first ODI. (AP Photo) Security has been tightened around the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan after a deadly suicide bombing rocked Islamabad on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The blast, which occurred outside a judicial complex in the capital, has heightened concerns as Sri Lanka…
