Pakistani authorities announced the arrest of the mastermind and four organizers behind the recent attack on a mosque in Islamabad that left at least 31 people dead and more than 170 wounded. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that the mastermind, an Afghan citizen linked to ISIS, is in custody. The explosion occurred during Friday prayers in the Tarlabaşı neighborhood, coinciding with the official visit of Uzbekistan’s president. Subsequent raids led to the death of one police officer and injuries to three others. Forensic investigations are underway to determine whether the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber or with an explosive device.

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