A powerful explosion near the Islamabad judicial complex on Tuesday killed at least five people and left around 20 to 25 others injured, according to reports from Pakistani media. The blast took place around 12:30 pm, during peak business hours, creating panic among lawyers and court staff present in the area.

Early investigations suggest that the explosion might have been caused by a gas cylinder fitted inside a parked car. However, police are also checking the possibility of a suicide attack, as the impact of the explosion was very strong. The sound of the blast was heard up to six kilometres away, and several nearby vehicles were damaged.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion happened suddenly, causing chaos inside the court premises. Many lawyers and employees were injured by flying debris and shattered glass. Rescue teams and police quickly reached the site, cordoned off the area, and began relief operations. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, where some were said to be in critical condition.

The explosion took place just hours after Pakistani security forces claimed to have foiled a major attack by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) at Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan. Authorities are now investigating whether the two incidents are linked.

This tragic incident also comes a day after a car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which killed 10 people and injured several others. That blast involved a white Hyundai i20 car and is being treated as a terror attack linked to Pakistan-based terror groups.

On the same day, Indian police announced they had busted a terror module connected to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, both groups with roots in Pakistan. They also seized 2,900 kilograms of explosive materials used to make improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The timing of the Islamabad and Delhi blasts has raised serious concerns among intelligence agencies in both countries. Security has been tightened across Pakistan’s major cities, especially in Islamabad, as authorities work to confirm whether the blast was an accident or part of a larger coordinated plan. Investigations are ongoing, and police have urged the public to remain alert and avoid spreading rumours until official details are confirmed.