Bomb Blast in Pakistan Mosque Injures Islamist Leader and Three Others

An explosive device planted in the pulpit of a mosque in South Waziristan targeted a local political leader during Friday prayers.

The blast occurred at Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque in South Waziristan during Friday prayers, injuring Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Abdullah Nadeem and three others, including two children.
The improvised explosive device (IED) was planted in the mosque's pulpit and detonated at approximately 1:45 PM local time.
Abdullah Nadeem was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while the other injured individuals are receiving medical treatment.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and police are conducting an investigation while securing the area.
This incident follows a series of recent violent attacks in Pakistan, including a suicide bombing and a militant attack earlier this week.