Supplemental Info:
SITREP:
Pakistan has faced an escalating threat from multiple insurgent and militant groups (including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), Balochistan seraratists, and Al-Qaeda affiliates). Attacks and fatalities tied to terrorism and insurgency increased significantly in 2025, making it one of the more violent years in the past decade. Recent waves of militant violence and coordinated attacks (e.g., in Balochistan and Islamabad) in early 2026 indicate ongoing volatility in the security environment.
Referenced incident: On February 6, a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad killed 31 and injured 169. This attack occurred at the Khadija al-Kubra (also spelled Khadija Tul Kubra) mosque in the Tarlai area and was one of the deadliest incidents in Islamabad in years.
Broader risks: Cross-border TTP incursions could escalate to Afghan-Pak war; lingering India-Pakistan tensions from 2025 strikes add regional instability.
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Security Alert U.S. Mission Pakistan February 6, 2026
Location: Islamabad
Event: Security Alert
Following reports of a suicide bombing at a mosque in the Tarlai Kalan area on the outskirts of Islamabad, the United States Embassy reminds you to take the following precautions when traveling in Pakistan:
Actions to Take:
Avoid areas of large public gatherings. Review your personal security plans. Monitor local media for updates. Keep a low profile. Carry identification and cooperate with police.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan Phone: +(92)(51) 201-4000 Contact Islamabad or scan the QR code to access it from your phone.
State Department – Consular Affairs
View the Original: https://pk.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-mission-to-pakistan-february-6-2026/
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