Suicide attack on mosque in Pakistan kills at least 16, including police officers

In Kohat, Pakistan, a suicide attack on September 17, 2026, killed at least 16 people, including five police officers. The attack occurred when a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a police facility during Friday prayers at a nearby mosque. Many others were injured, with some in critical condition, as gunmen attempted to enter the police compound following the explosion.

Suicide attack on mosque in Pakistan kills at least 16, including police officers
Published Sep 18, 2026
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