Pakistan says it has made a "major breakthrough" in its investigation into the deadly bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on Friday. Four individuals have been arrested as part of the operation, which military officials claim is aimed at uncovering those behind the attack that killed over 30 worshippers and injured hundreds.
The authorities say the planning, training, and indoctrination for the attack took place in Afghanistan, under what they describe as "Afghan Taliban patronage." They also accuse India of sponsoring the attack, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi saying Pakistan has shared evidence showing that terrorism in the country is backed by New Delhi.
However, India has rejected the accusations, calling them "baseless and pointless." The Indian government says it condemns the attack and offers condolences to the victims, but accuses Pakistan of trying to shift attention away from its own internal issues.
The arrest of the four individuals brings a measure of comfort to the families of those killed in the bombing. Thousands gathered at the mosque on Saturday to pay their respects to the victims, many of whom were killed by the blast.
Security authorities have been conducting raids and making arrests in various parts of Pakistan, including Peshawar and Nowshera. The operation is seen as a major step forward in the investigation into the attack, which is being described as one of the deadliest in Islamabad since 2008.
The government has pledged to bring those responsible for the bombing to justice, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying that the perpetrators will be brought to account and their nefarious designs will never succeed. The President also acknowledged the global messages of condolence and solidarity sent by other countries, which are reinforcing Pakistan's commitment to peace and unity.
The attack has raised fears of a return to violence in Pakistan's major urban centers, with some residents saying that innocent civilians are being targeted. The authorities have promised to strengthen security measures and investigate all possible leads in the case.
The authorities say the planning, training, and indoctrination for the attack took place in Afghanistan, under what they describe as "Afghan Taliban patronage." They also accuse India of sponsoring the attack, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi saying Pakistan has shared evidence showing that terrorism in the country is backed by New Delhi.
However, India has rejected the accusations, calling them "baseless and pointless." The Indian government says it condemns the attack and offers condolences to the victims, but accuses Pakistan of trying to shift attention away from its own internal issues.
The arrest of the four individuals brings a measure of comfort to the families of those killed in the bombing. Thousands gathered at the mosque on Saturday to pay their respects to the victims, many of whom were killed by the blast.
Security authorities have been conducting raids and making arrests in various parts of Pakistan, including Peshawar and Nowshera. The operation is seen as a major step forward in the investigation into the attack, which is being described as one of the deadliest in Islamabad since 2008.
The government has pledged to bring those responsible for the bombing to justice, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying that the perpetrators will be brought to account and their nefarious designs will never succeed. The President also acknowledged the global messages of condolence and solidarity sent by other countries, which are reinforcing Pakistan's commitment to peace and unity.
The attack has raised fears of a return to violence in Pakistan's major urban centers, with some residents saying that innocent civilians are being targeted. The authorities have promised to strengthen security measures and investigate all possible leads in the case.
I'm not sure if the accusations from Pakistan against India will lead to any tangible progress or just fuel more tension between the two countries. It feels like a classic case of each side accusing the other of trying to deflect attention, but we need concrete evidence and cooperation to really get to the bottom of this. The fact that thousands gathered at the mosque to pay their respects is definitely reassuring for the families of the victims. 
... I mean, we've seen similar stuff go down before, but at least they're making some arrests now 
. The thing is, if India's really not behind it, then why are they being so tight-lipped about the whole thing? It just seems like a convenient excuse to deflect attention from their own issues 
... and let's be real, we all know Pakistan's been dealing with internal stuff for ages 
. I'm no expert, but it seems like this operation is more of a PR stunt than an actual major breakthrough 
. The fact that they're pointing fingers at India just makes me think there's more to the story than what we're being told 
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we're so caught up in trying to point fingers at each other that we forget about the real issue - how do we stop these kind of attacks from happening in the first place? 
I guess that's just a question we'll keep asking ourselves until we actually take action. 
it's crazy how things can escalate into this level of violence in a matter of minutes. but let's not jump to conclusions about pakistan and india, we don't have all the facts yet 
hopefully this operation will help bring some peace back to islamabad
Pakistan is taking this seriously and making moves to get to the bottom of it. Arresting 4 individuals and accusing India of backing the attack is a big move, but I'm not sure how much evidence they have to back it up. India's denying it though, which is frustrating for Pakistan. Thousands showing up to pay their respects to those who were killed is a beautiful thing 
. On one hand, I think it's great that Pakistan is taking steps to investigate the attack and bring those responsible to justice 
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. And as for India's alleged sponsorship of the attack... I think it's possible that there may be some truth to those allegations, but we need more concrete proof before we can say for sure 
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. It's easy to see how accusations like this could fly back and forth between the two countries 
. But ultimately, it's the innocent civilians who get caught in the crossfire 
. I hope that both countries can put aside their differences and work together to build peace and stability 
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! Four individuals arrested is a huge step forward 
, I mean who doesn't love a good #JusticeForTheVictims 
? But seriously, the fact that the planning happened under Afghan Taliban patronage 
. And India accusing Pakistan of sponsoring the attack is like, totally #NotBuyingIt 
. Like, can we just focus on bringing those responsible to justice already? 
#StopTheHate #JusticeForAll
The fact that security authorities are still finding new leads after all these years is just a nightmare. 
the fact that india is denying any involvement just makes it harder to figure out who did it 
. Maybe we can see some progress if both countries collaborate on intelligence sharing and joint investigations?
so sad. But at the same time i wonder how can India claim they dont sponsor terrorism when theres so much evidence against them 
? its like theyre just trying to save face and shift attention from their own issues 
. Anyway, I guess it's a good thing some people are getting arrested, but let's hope justice is served quickly so the families can get some closure 
my heart goes out to the families of the victims and everyone in Pakistan right now 
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