Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad kills dozens and injures hundreds

A suicide bomber attacked an imambargah, a Shiite religious center, on the outskirts of Islamabad during prayers. At least 31 people were killed and 169 others were injured, according to initial reports. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Politicians and diplomats, including Iran's envoy, condemned the bombing. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and directed him to address the security situation in the capital. Four facilitators and the alleged mastermind of the attack were arrested in raids.

Thousands of mourners attended the funerals for the victims. The death toll from the attack later rose to 36. Maryam Nawaz, a senior political figure, canceled public events following the bombing.