State of War: Pakistan Accuses Afghanistan Amid Escalating Violence

A suicide bomber killed 12 people in Islamabad, escalating militant violence and prompting Pakistan to accuse Afghanistan of complicity. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared a 'state of war' and warned of retaliation. The Pakistani Taliban denied involvement, while tensions rise between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.

A suicide bomber's attack in Islamabad has raised Pakistan's internal violence to new heights, killing 12 in the capital's first civilian strike in a decade.

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declared, 'We are in a state of war,' accusing Afghanistan of harboring the militants responsible and sending a stark warning of retaliation.

While the Pakistani Taliban denies involvement, the escalating tensions underscore the fragile relations between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India, as accusations and recriminations continue to fly.

(With inputs from agencies.)