ISLAMABAD – Anti-Pakistan slogans were reportedly chanted during a passing-out parade at an Afghan police academy, ahead of blast outside Islamabad’s district and sessions court building. The chants included incendiary verses threatening to set Islamabad on fire and plant flags in Lahore, sparking alarm across the region.
The parade came shortly after Afghan Taliban Minister Noorullah Nuri had threatened attacks on Sindh and Punjab provinces on November 7. Taliban-linked digital media accounts have also repeatedly issued threats of suicide attacks targeting Islamabad, heightening vigilance within Pakistan’s security agencies.
Islamabad suicide blast revealed alarming evidence of dirty nexus between Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored elements, sources say. The attack, which occurred around 12:45 PM, left 12 people dead and 30 injured, with the alleged bomber’s head reportedly found at the scene.
Social media activity from Afghanistan predicted similar attack. A social media account linked to Afghan Taliban posted threatening messages, including #ComingSoonIslamabad.
Similar threats had previously emerged during an Afghan military parade, where provocative messages called for planting the Afghan flag in Lahore and setting Islamabad on fire. Afghan Twitter handle “Amaj News” posted such messages on November 2.
Another Taliban-affiliated X account, “Khorasan Al-Arabi,” issued posts alongside the Islamabad blast, reflecting the Afghan regime’s hostile intentions toward Pakistan.
Security analysts warn that the blast, coupled with prior social media threats, demonstrates that the Taliban regime continues to operate with impunity, committing acts of terrorism on Pakistani soil. Sources further suggest that the attacks in Islamabad and Delhi indicate coordinated efforts by Pakistan-opposing entities with a shared objective of destabilizing the country.
The incident has heightened concerns over regional security and underscores the urgent need for vigilance against cross-border terrorism and coordinated threats.
Analysts warn that such developments could further strain Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and increase the risk of terrorism, as political and security tensions in the region continue to rise.
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