Blast Targets Mosque in Pakistan, Injures Political Leader

A blast occurred in a mosque in northwestern Pakistan, injuring an Islamist party leader, Abdullah Nadeem, and two children. Nadeem, a local leader of the JUI-F party, was believed to be the intended target and was hospitalized with serious injuries, according to police officials.

A devastating explosion shook a mosque in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, injuring a key political figure from the Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party and two children, as confirmed by police sources.

The blast appeared to target Abdullah Nadeem, a local leader of JUI-F, who sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving medical attention in a hospital, according to Asif Bahadar, the district police chief in South Waziristan.

Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, aiming to ensure the safety and security of the affected community while efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice are underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)