ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (WNP): At least 12 people were killed and 27 others injured when a powerful explosion ripped through the area near the Judicial Complex in Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

According to an Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police spokesperson, the blast occurred at 12:39 p.m. when a suspected suicide attacker tried to enter the complex but detonated the explosives near a police vehicle after being intercepted.

Rescue 1122 and ICT Police teams rushed to the scene, cordoned off the area, and launched rescue operations. The injured were immediately shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where emergency measures were implemented to treat the victims.

Hospital authorities confirmed receiving 12 bodies and 27 injured individuals, several of them in critical condition. Medical teams continued to provide emergency care as additional casualties were reported.

The explosion caused extensive damage to nearby vehicles and buildings, triggering panic in the vicinity. Bomb-disposal and forensic teams combed the site for evidence, while senior police officials supervised the operation.

Law enforcement agencies have launched a large-scale investigation to determine the nature of the blast and identify those responsible. Security around the Judicial Complex, adjoining courts, and other sensitive areas of the federal capital has been placed on high alert.

An ICT Police official said the Prime Minister’s Office had sought a detailed report on the incident and directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical assistance for the injured.

Further details are awaited as investigations continue.