Suicide Blast Targets Prominent Pakistani Seminary

• The bombing at Darul Uloom Haqqania in Nowshera marks a shift in militant targets, claiming the life of Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani.
• The attack, suspected to be carried out by IS-K, killed six people and injured 18, including three police personnel.
• The seminary, known for its ties to the Afghan Taliban, had received threats, prompting increased security measures.
• The Afghan Taliban condemned the attack, blaming IS-K, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the two groups.
• The incident underscores the growing security challenges in KP and the need for cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Source: Dawn, Dawn