ISLAMABAD: World leaders and foreign governments strongly condemned a suicide bombing at an imambargah in Pakistan’s capital that killed 32 people and wounded more than 160 others, denouncing the attack as a crime against civilians and places of worship and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.
The blast struck worshippers gathered for Friday prayers at an imambargah in Islamabad, prompting widespread international condemnation and expressions of solidarity with Pakistan.
United Nations
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said he condemned the attack “in the strongest terms”.
“I condemn in the strongest terms today’s attack on worshippers gathered at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan,” Guterres said in a statement posted on X.
“Attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. Those responsible must be identified and brought to justice,” he added.
I condemn in the strongest terms today’s attack on worshippers gathered at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Attacks against civilians & places of worship are unacceptable.
Those responsible must be identified & brought to justice.https://t.co/HNjj3B3gYa
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 6, 2026
United States
The United States Embassy in Islamabad also strongly condemned the attack.
Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, noting that worshippers were killed and injured in the terrorist attack.
She said the United States condemns all acts of terror and violence and extended condolences to the victims and their families, stressing that attacks on civilians and places of worship are unacceptable.
The United States strongly condemns the bombing of the Khadija Al-Kubra mosque in Pakistan. People around the world, of all faiths, should be able to worship freely and peacefully, without fear of violence. Our thoughts are with those injured and the friends and family of those…
— Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) (@State_SCA) February 6, 2026
Baker said the people of Pakistan deserve safety, dignity and the freedom to practise their faith without fear, and reaffirmed Washington’s continued support for Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace, security and stability.
“The United States stands with Pakistan in this difficult time,” she said.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Foreign Ministry also denounced the attack, reiterating the kingdom’s firm stance against violence that targets places of worship, terrorises civilians or sheds innocent blood, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The ministry said Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Pakistan in confronting all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, offering condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan, and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent letters of condolence to Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following the attack.
In his message, Putin expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, describing the killing of people during a religious ceremony as further evidence of the barbaric and inhumane nature of terrorism.
He reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan in combating terrorism and conveyed sympathies to the families of the victims, along with wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured.
United Kingdom
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said she was outraged and heartbroken by the attack.
In a message posted on X, she said her thoughts and prayers were with those killed and injured and their families, describing the violence as abhorrent and reaffirming that the United Kingdom stands with Pakistan.
Australia
Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane said he was shocked and saddened by what he described as a horrific attack at a mosque in Islamabad.
He offered sympathies to the victims, their loved ones and all those affected, adding that Australia stands and mourns with Pakistan.
Iran
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam also condemned the bombing and conveyed condolences to the government and people of Pakistan, particularly the bereaved families.
He described the incident as a terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians during Friday prayers and offered prayers for those killed and for the recovery of the injured.
France
The Embassy of France said in a statement that it condemned the deadly attack and reaffirmed its resolve to stand with Pakistan in opposing all forms of terrorism.
