At least 11 people died in an explosion outside district courts in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2025, according to local police. The blast occurred during peak hours, with emergency services rushing to evacuate casualties and secure the area.
"This was a targeted attack on judicial infrastructure," a police spokesperson told China Media Group, confirming an ongoing investigation. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident.
The explosion comes amid heightened security concerns in Islamabad following recent counterterrorism operations across Pakistan. Authorities have temporarily restricted movement around the judicial complex while forensic teams examine the site.
This marks the deadliest single attack in the capital since 2022, raising questions about regional security coordination as Pakistan prepares to host next month's Shanghai Cooperation Organization counterterrorism exercises.
