A suicide bomber detonated explosives near a police vehicle outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and 27 injuries. The attacker attempted to enter the court premises but targeted the police vehicle when thwarted. Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with people fleeing and vehicles damaged by the blast. Pakistan’s interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, confirmed the nature of the attack but did not attribute it to any specific militant group, although authorities are investigating all possible leads. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges Pakistan faces, particularly in light of a resurgence of militant activity, including threats from the Pakistani Taliban.