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TTP-linked bombing hits mosque in northwestern Pakistan during Friday prayers

An armed group tied to the Pakistani Taliban claims a mosque attack that killed and injured dozens, reviving debate over Islamabad's response and Afghan-based militancy.

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What to know

  • A mosque bombing during Friday prayers in northwestern Pakistan killed and injured dozens.
  • A group linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility, continuing a pattern of attacks stretching back roughly 20 years.
  • Pakistan's government says many such attacks originate from Afghanistan, a claim that has worsened relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
  • Al Jazeera's Inside Story convened analysts to debate what options Islamabad has to counter the recurring threat.

“Attacks like this have happened for around 20 years.”

Al Jazeera English, Broadcast narration · Al Jazeera English (YouTube) ↗ · Sep 19

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Armed groupHassan Khan Political and security affairs analystVictoria Jones Senior research fellow, Asia-Pacific FoundationSahar Khan Non-resident fellow, Institute for Global AffairsGovernment of Pakistan State actor

TTP-linked bombing hits mosque in northwestern Pakistan during Friday prayers
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    Al Jazeera panel examines Pakistan's recurring bombing threat

    Inside Story convened analysts Hassan Khan, Victoria Jones and Sahar Khan to discuss how Islamabad should confront the pattern of attacks, which Pakistan's government says are frequently launched from across the border in Afghanistan, amid soured bilateral relations.

    “Another Friday prayer, another attack on a mosque, this time in northwestern Pakistan.”
    — Al Jazeera English
    1. 1 outlet How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan?

      first by Al Jazeera, 4d ago

  2. background

    Armed group bombs mosque in northwestern Pakistan — An attack during Friday prayers at a mosque in a northwestern Pakistani city killed and injured dozens; a group linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility.