Pakistan Declares State of War After Devastating Islamabad Bombing Kills 12

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Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared the country to be 'in a state of war' following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed at least 12 people and injured 27 others. The attack, claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about the nation's security. Asif's statement, made on social media platform X, warns that the war is not limited to the Afghan-Pakistan border region or remote areas of Balochistan, but is a national effort to keep the country safe. The Defence Minister has expressed frustration with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which he believes is providing safe havens to the TTP. The TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted 'judges, lawyers, and officials' for enforcing what it considers 'un-Islamic laws'. The group has warned of further attacks until Islamic rule is imposed across the country. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been escalating since deadly border clashes in October, which killed over 70 people. Despite multiple rounds of talks, both sides have failed to agree on security measures, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of providing safe havens to the TTP. The incident has also led to a diplomatic row between Pakistan and India, with Islamabad blaming New Delhi for the attack. However, India has denied any involvement in the bombing, highlighting the complex web of tensions and rivalries in the region. As Pakistan struggles to come to terms with the devastating attack, the nation's Defence Minister has made it clear that the country will not back down in the face of terrorism. With the Taliban regime in Afghanistan facing increasing pressure, the situation on the ground remains volatile, and it remains to be seen how the conflict will unfold in the coming days.