Pakistan’s Defence Minister declared a “state of war” after a deadly suicide bombing outside Islamabad courts, killing 12. He blamed Afghanistan’s Taliban for allowing militants to operate freely, warning this attack is a wake-up call for the entire nation. The blast follows a surge in violence, intensifying already strained ties with Kabul.
‘We are in a state of war’: Pak minister sounds alarm after suicide bombing kills 12; blames Kabul
