The explosion occurred in the court’s parking area, damaging several vehicles. Police confirmed it was a suicide attack after recovering the suspected bomber’s head from the site. Security forces quickly sealed the area, and a detailed investigation is underway.
In an official statement, Sharif called on the international community to “condemn India’s conspiracies,” saying that “the real face of India has been exposed.” He vowed that Pakistan would not allow “the blood of its citizens to go in vain” and promised to intensify efforts to eliminate terrorism from the country.
However, Defence Minister Asif attributed the attack to the Afghan government, saying terrorist networks operating from Afghan territory continue to infiltrate Pakistan. “We are compelled to respond,” Asif said, hinting at possible military action against cross-border hideouts.
India swiftly rejected Sharif’s claims. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the remarks “false and baseless,” asserting that Pakistan was attempting to deflect attention from its internal instability and security failures.
Rescue teams and bomb disposal units reached the blast site within minutes. Officials are examining whether the explosion was caused by an explosive device or a technical fault. The blast follows another explosion last week at Islamabad’s Supreme Court building, which injured 12 people.
The Islamabad attack also came a day after the Pakistani Army foiled a major terrorist plot targeting an army college in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underscoring the country’s deepening struggle against militancy and political turmoil.
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