A powerful blast struck outside the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad’s G-11 area on Tuesday, killing several people and injuring more than 25 others.
The explosion created panic among lawyers, staff, and residents as security forces rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.
Eyewitnesses heard a loud boom near the court premises around noon. Soon after, initial reports suggested the blast originated from a car. Investigators, however, continue to examine whether it was a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) or a cylinder explosion. Rescue teams immediately transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where several victims remain in critical condition.
Geo News reported that the blast shook the busy court complex and left victims lying on the ground as chaos unfo

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