Islamabad Suicide Blast a ‘Wake-Up Call’, We Are at War: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defence Minister **Khawaja Asif** has termed Tuesday’s **suicide blast outside the G-11 district court in Islamabad** a “wake-up call,” saying that Pakistan remains in a state of war against terrorism.
At least **12 people were martyred** and over **20 others injured** when a powerful explosion ripped through the area outside the district courts on Tuesday afternoon.
In a post on social media platform **X (formerly Twitter)**, the Defence Minister said, *“Those who think the Pakistan Army is fighting only in border regions or remote areas of Balochistan need to wake up. Today’s suicide attack in Islamabad is a reminder that this war belongs to the entire nation.”*
Khawaja Asif added that the Pakistan Army is **sacrificing lives daily** to ensure the safety and confidence of the people. He further remarked that **expecting successful negotiations with Kabul’s rulers** under the current circumstances is futile.
ھم حالت جنگ میں ھیں کوئ یہ سنجھے کہ پاک فوج یہ جنگ افغان پاکستان سرحدی علاقے میں اور بلوچستان کے دور دراز علاقے میں لڑرہی ھے تو آج اسلام آباد ضلع کچہری میں خود کش حملہ wake up call ھے کہ یہ سارے پاکستان کی جنگ ھے جسمیں پاک فوج روز قربانیاں دے رہی ھے اور عوام کو تحفظ کا احساس دلا…
— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) November 11, 2025
According to him, the Afghan government **has the capability to prevent terrorist activities in Pakistan**, but allowing terror to reach Islamabad sends a clear and hostile message — one that Pakistan has the full ability to respond to.
Security sources claim the attack was **carried out by a proxy group backed by Indian-sponsored Afghan elements**. The suspected suicide bomber’s head was reportedly found at the site after the explosion.
Rescue teams quickly moved the injured to **PIMS Hospital**, where several victims remain in critical condition. Law enforcement agencies have sealed off the area and launched an investigation.
Defence Minister Asif reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve, stating that the country **will defend its sovereignty, security, and peace at all costs**, and that the war against terrorism **will be fought to the very end**.
