LAHORE (Kashmir English): Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Friday announced to cancel all her Basant-related activities after a recent suicide blast at a mosque in Tarlai, located in outskirts of Rawalpindi, where at least 31 people were martyred, and 169 others were injured.
In a post on X, the chief minister said, “In the wake of the Islamabad tragedy, I am cancelling all my Basant-related activities that were scheduled for tomorrow.”
Furthermore, Maryam Nawaz added that the mega Basant show at the Liberty Square in the provincial capital has also been cancelled.
“It is imperative that the nation remains united against the Khwarji menace and their ‘sympathisers’, shows them no mercy, and stands shoulder to shoulder with our Armed Forces in defense of the country,” she posted on X.
In the wake of the Islamabad tragedy, I am cancelling all my Basant-related activities that were scheduled for tomorrow. The mega Basant show at the Liberty Square also stands cancelled.
P.S: It is imperative that the nation remains united against the Khwarji menace and their…
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 6, 2026
Islamabad suicide blast
A blast occurred at Khadijah al-Kubra mosque in the Tarlai area during Friday prayer. The suicide bomber has been identified as a Khwarij, and officials said that he was stopped at the gate of the Mosque building, where he exploded himself after realizing that he could not escape, sources said.
The blast triggered panic, with authorities declaring an emergency at hospitals across the federal capital and placing security agencies on high alert. Police said that among those killed was the cousin of Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, while another relative was injured.
The site of the blast was completely sealed off by security personnel, and authorities are investigating the cause and nature of the explosion.
Meanwhile, police and Rescue 1122 personnel reached the site of the incident and initiated rescue operations after the explosion. An emergency was imposed at the Polyclinic, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), and CDA Hospital.
Earlier, on the directives of Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State Talal Chaudhry reached the hospital to check on the injured. Talal Chaudhry has directed the medical staff to provide special medical facilities for the injured in the blast.
