The US Embassy in Islamabad has issued a security advisory for American citizens following a suicide bombing at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital. The attack took place during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169 others, with officials warning the toll could rise.
The embassy has advised US nationals in Pakistan to avoid large gatherings, review personal security plans, monitor local media, keep a low profile, and carry identification while cooperating with local authorities. Citizens have also been asked to contact the embassy if assistance is required.
According to security sources, the attacker was stopped at the mosque entrance before detonating explosives. Witnesses reported a brief gunfight between volunteer security personnel and the bomber prior to the blast. Authorities have launched an investigation and are working to identify those involved.
