LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the cancellation of all her scheduled Basant-related activities for tomorrow following a deadly suicide bombing in the federal capital.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Maryam Nawaz said that the mega Basant show at Liberty Square has also been called off in light of the tragic incident.
In the wake of the Islamabad tragedy, I am cancelling all my Basant-related activities that were scheduled for tomorrow. The mega Basant show at the Liberty Square also stands cancelled.
P.S: It is imperative that the nation remains united against the Khwarji menace and their…
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 6, 2026
She emphasized that it is crucial for the nation to remain united against “Khawarij and their facilitators,” adding that no mercy will be shown to terrorists and no compromise will be made on Pakistan’s defence.
The attack took place during Friday prayers at Masjid and Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra in Tralai, a suburban area of Islamabad. According to initial reports, around 30 people have been martyred while more than 150 sustained injuries.
Government sources confirmed that the suicide bomber has been identified, stating that he had received terrorist training in Afghanistan and had traveled there multiple times.
Officials further claimed that various militant groups operating from Afghanistan under Taliban patronage pose a serious threat to regional security, alleging that every terrorist attack in Pakistan involves coordination between elements based in Afghanistan and India.
Security agencies have launched investigations as rescue and relief operations continue in the affected area.
