Police and administration officials confirmed that a massive bomb tore through the Tarlai area imambargah on Friday, claiming the lives of at least 31 worshippers and injuring 169.
According to the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan, President Putin sent letters of condolence to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing sorrow over the terrorist attack.
In his message, Putin said, “The killing of people during a religious ceremony is yet another testament to the barbaric and inhumane nature of terrorism. I would like to reaffirm Russia’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation with our Pakistani partners in the fight against terrorism.”
He also conveyed his sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims, extending “our wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured”.
✉️ Russian President Vladimir Putin sent letters of condolence to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
✍️ Dear Mr. President, Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Islamabad.… pic.twitter.com/qJsG2U7gm3
— Embassy of Russia in Pakistan (@RusEmbPakistan) February 6, 2026
Responding to Putin’s letter, President Zardari expressed gratitude, writing, “I thank President Vladimir Putin for his kind letter of condolence on the tragic terrorist attack in Islamabad. Pakistan deeply values Russia’s solidarity and our shared resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms.”
“I thank President Vladimir Putin for his kind letter of condolence on the tragic terrorist attack in Islamabad. Pakistan deeply values Russia’s solidarity & our shared resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms.” — President Asif Ali Zardari@RusEmbPakistan pic.twitter.com/3ScG0jTAJi
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) February 6, 2026
There were outpourings of support and solidarity from other countries as well.
‘Crime against humanity’: Politicians, nations slam horrifying attack on Islamabad imambargah
PM Shehbaz reacted to the messages in a post on X: “I am grateful for the strong messages of sympathy and support that we have received from across the globe, in the wake of today’s heart wrenching suicide attack in Islamabad. The support of our friends and partners has always remained critical in Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts.
“The perpetrators of this heinous crime will be brought to justice with full force and their nefarious designs will never be allowed to succeed. The brave Pakistani nation stands united at this time and we remain fully committed to our resolve to defeat terrorism, as we always have.”
I am grateful for the strong messages of sympathy and support that we have received from across the globe, in the wake of today’s heart wrenching suicide attack in Islamabad. The support of our friends and partners has always remained critical in Pakistan’s counterterrorism…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 6, 2026