"At least 12 people have been killed in a suicide blast in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, as the defence minister said a deadly surge in terror attacks had put the country in a state of war. The explosion, which was described as a suicide attack by several government ministers, took place outside the district court buildings in Islamabad on Tuesday at about 12.30pm. The area is usually heavily crowded with lawyers and litigants attending trials."
"Naqvi said the bomber had tried to enter the court premises but, failing to do so, targeted a police vehicle. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. We are investigating this incident from different angles. It is not just another bombing, added Naqvi. Witnesses described scenes of chaos after the blast. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Videos of the incident showed a blackened car that had been targeted by the bomber."
A suicide blast outside the district court buildings in Islamabad killed at least 12 people and wounded 27. The bomber attempted to enter the court premises but, failing to do so, targeted a police vehicle near a usually crowded area of lawyers and litigants. No group has claimed responsibility and officials said investigators are examining the incident, with the interior minister calling it not just another bombing. Witnesses reported scenes of chaos, bodies near the court complex and a blackened car. The attack occurred amid a surge of Islamist and separatist militant violence and escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over Taliban support for TTP fighters.
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