Summary
Pakistan's Interior Minister stated that the suicide bombers involved in attacks in Islamabad and South Waziristan were Afghan nationals. These attacks occurred at a judicial complex and a college, resulting in several deaths and injuries. Additionally, Pakistan's parliament passed a constitutional amendment giving lifetime immunity to the current army chief.
Key Facts
- Pakistan's Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, reported that the suicide bombers were from Afghanistan.
- A suicide bombing in Islamabad killed at least 12 people and injured over 30.
- Police detained seven suspects related to the Islamabad attack.
- Another suicide attack happened at a college in South Waziristan, near the Afghan border.
- Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been high, with accusations of cross-border attacks.
- Pakistan's Defence Minister suggested possible strikes inside Afghanistan following the attacks.
- Pakistan's parliament passed an amendment granting lifetime immunity to the army chief, Asim Munir.
- The amendment allows military leaders to hold their rank and privileges for life with immunity from criminal charges.
