Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan's interior minister

Mohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex but was unable to get inside.

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Mohsin Naqvi said a bomber was planning to attack the district courthouse but was unable to get inside.

Naqvi said authorities would prioritise identifying the bomber, and that those involved would be brought to justice.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has alleged that extremist groups "actively backed by India" were involved.

A spokesperson for the Indian government denied what they described as "baseless and unfounded allegations".