Web Desk — November 11, 2025
Islamabad: In a shocking escalation of cross-border militancy, a suicide bomber struck outside the G-11 Judicial Complex, killing 12 people and wounding 27 others in what authorities described as an Indian-sponsored assault by “Fitna al-Khawarij” proxies. The blast, which occurred at 12:39 PM near the court entrance, targeted a police vehicle, sending shockwaves through the capital and igniting fires that damaged three vehicles, including one police van and two private cars.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos as the explosion’s roar echoed for miles, with flames engulfing the suicide bomber’s motorcycle. Police sources confirmed the attacker’s severed head was recovered at the scene, aiding identification efforts. Among the casualties are lawyers and litigants, with victims rushed to PIMS Hospital, where an emergency was declared. Rescue teams and law enforcement swiftly sealed the area, deploying forensic experts to scour for evidence.
The assailant, riding a motorcycle, approached the security barrier before detonating his explosives near the gate. CCTV footage captured the moment, showing the bomber lingering for 10-15 minutes after failing to breach the complex. No group has claimed responsibility, but officials pointed fingers at Indian-backed networks operating via Afghan Taliban proxies, linking it to yesterday’s assault on Wana Cadet College that killed innocent children.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the nation from his official residence, condemned the “barbaric” attack in strongest terms, calling it “the worst example of Indian state terrorism in the region.” “These assaults on unarmed civilians are unacceptable and deserve global outrage,” he said, vowing that the blood of innocents “will not go in vain.” Sharif extended prayers for the martyrs’ elevation in ranks and sabr-e-jameel for their families, directing top medical care for the injured. He warned India to cease “proxy warfare” fomenting chaos and urged the international community to denounce New Delhi’s “nefarious conspiracies,” including alleged false-flag operations in Delhi.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who visited the blast site, told reporters: “Our first priority is identifying the suicide bomber. This is a war on our soil – a wake-up call that no corner of Pakistan is safe from these cowards.” He affirmed a full probe, promising perpetrators would face justice, and highlighted ties to Afghan-based training camps. Security has been beefed up across Islamabad, with checkpoints intensified at key entry points.
In a related incident, a blast at Peshawar’s CTD station earlier today claimed one officer’s life and injured two others, though initial reports suggest it stemmed from stored explosives detonating accidentally due to a short circuit – not a militant strike. Investigations continue, but authorities ruled out foul play for now.
As the nation unites in grief, President Asif Ali Zardari echoed Sharif’s sentiments, paying tribute to security forces and calling for unwavering resolve against terrorism. “Fitna al-Khawarij and their backers will be eradicated,” he stated. With tensions simmering along the Durand Line and Indo-Pak border, analysts warn of a fragile regional peace, urging diplomatic intervention to curb proxy violence. Pakistan’s fight against extremism presses on – unbowed, unbreakable.
