No one involved in Islamabad blast will be spared, vows Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi 

Islamabad (Web Desk): A devastating suicide attack outside the Islamabad District Courts on Tuesday claimed the lives of at least 12 people and left 27 others injured, triggering immediate security reinforcements across the capital.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who inspected the scene shortly after the explosion, confirmed the casualties and said rescue and medical teams were actively assisting the wounded.

 “Our personnel are providing every possible facility. The Prime Minister has personally coordinated with hospital authorities to ensure comprehensive treatment for the injured,” he told the media.
Preliminary investigations indicate the attacker arrived at the court area roughly 10 to 15 minutes before detonating the device. CCTV footage reportedly captured him lingering near the complex, surveying security arrangements and attempting to gain entry.

When tight security prevented him from entering, he reportedly targeted a police vehicle instead. A driver survived the impact, while among the identified victims is a lawyer.

Naqvi vowed swift action, emphasizing that the perpetrators would not escape justice. “We will identify him, trace his origins, and uncover those behind this act.

No one involved will go unpunished,” he stated alongside top police and security officials. Forensic teams are currently collecting evidence to aid the investigation, and authorities expect results shortly.

The minister also connected the blast to a similar attack in Wana a day earlier, where a vehicle-borne suicide bomber killed three security personnel but failed to execute a larger hostage plan targeting a nearby educational facility.

Initial findings suggest the involvement of Afghan nationals, with communication records allegedly linking the attackers to handlers in Afghanistan. Naqvi warned that continued inaction by Kabul could leave Pakistan with no choice but to take measures to neutralize such threats.

Addressing Afghan residents in Pakistan, Naqvi called for solidarity and urged them not to compromise national security.

He announced enhanced security measures in Islamabad, including mandatory E-tag registration for all vehicles entering the city within two weeks. Vehicles lacking an E-tag will be denied access, including those belonging to local residents. He also instructed law enforcement to step up operations against undocumented residents, warning that no one would be exempt.

On questions regarding prior intelligence, the minister said security agencies had received only general threat alerts and no specific warning of Tuesday’s attack.

The minister stressed that maximum vigilance remains in place due to multiple political, international, and sporting events being held in the capital, assuring that the Army, Rangers, and police are fully coordinated.

Reiterating Pakistan’s uncompromising stance on terrorism, Naqvi stated, “This was a deliberate and severe attack. We will ensure that all those responsible, whether local or foreign, are brought to justice and held accountable.”