UN Secretary-General António Guterres Strongly Condemns Suicide Bombing at Islamabad

MosqueAttacks on places of worship and civilians “completely unacceptable”; calls for perpetrators to face justice
New York/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that targeted a Shia mosque in Islamabad on Friday, killing at least 33 people and injuring more than 149 others.
In an official statement, Guterres described attacks on places of worship and civilians as “completely unacceptable.” He called for the immediate identification and prosecution of those responsible for the attack.
The Secretary-General expressed his “deepest condolences” to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured.
He added:
“I stand in full solidarity with the Government and people of Pakistan in their fight against terrorism and extremism.”
The attack occurred during Friday prayers at the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah in Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad. A Pakistani national carried out the suicide bombing after opening fire at the entrance. An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility, and Pakistani authorities say the attacker had previously travelled to Afghanistan.
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from world leaders and international organisations, with many reaffirming support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.