Islamabad bombing raises concerns about cross-border attacks in Pakistan.

Funerals were held for over 30 people killed in a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, with analysts warning of potential sectarian tensions. The attacker, claimed by an ISIL splinter group, detonated explosives during Friday prayers, injuring 169 people. Security officials made key arrests, but no evidence of involvement was clarified. Pakistan has seen a rise in violence, with the Afghan Taliban accused of sheltering anti-Pakistan fighters. Recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan highlight ongoing security challenges in the region.

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