Funerals held in Kohat after suicide car bomb kills worshippers

Kohat, Pakistan – A suicide attacker rammed an explosives‑laden vehicle into a mosque on Saturday, causing a blast that killed at least 12 worshippers and injured dozens more, according to local officials. The attack, which occurred during Friday prayers, prompted an immediate emergency response, and security forces sealed off the area while investigators began collecting evidence at the scene.

Funeral rites for the victims are now underway in the city, with families and community members gathering at the mosque’s courtyard to pay their respects. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident, and senior police officials said they are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements to identify any accomplices. The government has pledged to increase security at religious sites nationwide as the investigation continues.