A suicide bomber attacked outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring 27. The Pakistani Taliban's Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility, although a commander denied it. The attack occurred during a busy time, targeting a police vehicle. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, calling for accountability, while Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif blamed the Taliban government in Afghanistan for harboring militants. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, with stalled peace talks and recent cross-border fighting. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)