Afghanistan Content Report 

August 30 – September 5, 2025

Table of contents 

1. ISIS Al-Naba Newsletter Edition 511, Published September 4, 2025
2. Pro-ISIS Online Chatter
3. ISIS Amaq/Nashir Statements 

Main points (Pro-ISIS Online Chatter) 

Afghanistan 

• Over 800 Afghans have died and over 2,500 have been killed in an earthquake that struck Kunar.
  • A pro-ISIS post claimed that since the Taliban took power, there have been more earthquakes and floods.
  • Another post noted that the inability of Pakistanis to help in earthquake relief efforts was an example of the folly of human-made borders.
• The New Lines Institute released a report investigating the claim that ISIS-K and the Taliban are waging a campaign of genocide against the Hazaras.
• Unidentified gunmen murdered a Shiite man in Herat.
• A former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan special forces officer, Walid Naimi, was murdered in Kabul.
• Gunmen killed two people in Nuristan on motorcycles.
• People in Helmand have fought with the Taliban over the latter’s confiscation of land (allegedly for cannabis cultivation). 

Pakistan 

• An ISIS suicide bomber attacked a Balochistan Nationalist Party (BNP) rally in Quetta, leading to many deaths and injuries.
  • A pro-ISIS post noted this was part of an ongoing campaign of revenge by ISIS against Balochi nationalists after the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attack on an ISIS camp in Mastung in March.
• While traveling to a family wedding, a Shiite man and his daughter were killed, and another daughter was seriously injured, in an attack in Kurram district.
• Unidentified militants attacked two Pakistani military facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, killing 11 soldiers and wounding eight. Three other soldiers were reported missing.
• 31 Pakistani soldiers were either killed or wounded in an attack on a military facility in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Unidentified gunmen murdered two Ministry of Interior employees in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• There were multiple attacks by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles in Mastung, Kech, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

1. ISIS Al-Naba Newsletter Edition 511, Published September 4, 2025 

•     “More than 60 members of an apostate democratic party were killed and wounded in a suicide attack in southwestern Pakistan.” 

“State of Pakistan. This week, a soldier of the Caliphate in Pakistan carried out a martyrdom operation against a rally of a nationalist democratic party, leaving dozens dead and wounded in the Balochistan region of southwestern Pakistan.” 

•     “More than 60 dead and wounded, including two central leaders.” 

“On Tuesday evening (10 Rabi’ al-Awwal), one of the knights of martyrdom, brother Ali al-Muhajir—may 

God Almighty accept him—set out toward a political rally held by the so-called apostate ‘Balochistan National Party’ in Quetta, the capital of the Balochistan region. The martyr detonated his explosive vest among the crowd of apostate democrats, leaving 14 dead and more than 50 wounded, praise be to God. Two of the central leaders of the apostate party were wounded during the bombing, one of them a former member of the infidel ‘parliament.’ Six of their vehicles were also damaged because of the bombing.” 

•     “Pre-Islamic activity”

“The bombing struck a pre-Islamic event attended by hundreds of members of this party and other preIslamic parties. The event was held to commemorate the anniversary of the death of the party’s founder, who served as the first chief minister of Balochistan, a province steeped in pre-Islamic nationalist conflicts.” 

•     “Jihad against democracy” 

“The targeted party professes the religion of democracy and embraces secularism, nationalism, and patriotism in politics and governance, and advocates and promotes them among the people. Each of these ignorant approaches contradicts the religion of Islam, which is based on the oneness of God Almighty—seeking judgment only through Him—and disbelief in false gods. Many of these apostate political parties are widespread in Pakistan, and they have been fighting for decades over democratic rule and striving to achieve it with all their might. It has been given strength, while the soldiers of the Caliphate seek to target it as part of their jihad against all forms of polytheism, most notably the polytheism of democracy.” 

•     “Brother Ali Al-Muhajir—may God accept him—carried out the martyrdom operation against the Democratic Rally in Quetta.” 

•          “A photo from the site of the suicide attack on the Democratic rally in Quetta.” 

•     “Martyr Story: Doctor Abu Hanzala [Dr. Naqib Ali Akbar, 1979–2019], may God accept him, Commander of Operations in Kabul.” 

“Today, we draw our pens to write a story of heroism and sacrifice, a fragrant biography of the noble knights. We quote its words, breathe in its fragrance, ascend its heights, and take shelter in its shade. This is a story of life and death, together, but for the sake of God Almighty. Its hero is the mujahid physician Naqib Ali Akbar, Abu Hanzala—may God Almighty accept him—one of the heroes and brave leaders of Khorasan. The neurologist, the mujahid Abu Hanzala, was born in a village in Logar in 1407 AH (1979 AD). He was raised in a conservative family that instilled in him noble values and authentic morals. When he approached puberty, he moved with his family to Pakistan and settled in Peshawar, where he completed his studies with remarkable distinction. At university, Abu Hanzala chose to study medicine and excelled, achieving third place in his class at the University of Medicine in Kabul. He obtained a medical degree in neurosurgery.” 

•      “A scholar amidst captivity.” 

“But this paper certificate and worldly degrees did not prevent the believer from his goal of attaining the highest degree and the true degrees that God has prepared for the mujahideen. This is stated in the authentic hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): ‘Indeed, in Paradise there are one hundred levels that God has prepared for those who strive in the cause of God. The distance between the two levels is like the distance between the heavens and the earth.’ The lucrative practice of neurosurgery did not make him forget the deep wounds of his nation. So, the venerable doctor abandoned his life of ease and seclusion and set out in 1430 AH (2008) in search of jihad, heading for the borders of Waziristan. There, the physician Abu Hanzala was captured by the apostate Afghan army, which sentenced him to three years in prison, which he spent in Pul-e-Charkhi prison. This was a blessing in disguise, a light that illuminated his path in the midst of darkness. ‘The believer’s affair is amazed. Indeed, his affair is all good for him.’ Allah Almighty willed that he meet some of his brothers, the soldiers of the Caliphate, in prison. He listened to them closely and learned about their methodology. His heart was filled with joy, and he made up his mind and immediately pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. After his release from captivity, the young doctor did not focus on himself or improving his future, as is the custom of most young people today. Rather, he believed his words with action and followed his pledge with loyalty. He officially joined the ranks of the Islamic State. In the Kabul Battalion, he began a jihadi chapter full of sacrifice and giving to Muslims, and inflicting heavy casualties on the infidels.” 

•     “Humble and compassionate with his brothers.” 

“Everyone who came into contact with the physician Abu Hanzala agreed that he possessed praiseworthy qualities and noble traits that every mujahid should possess, such as good treatment, gentleness, and kindness toward his brothers. He was compassionate and compassionate toward his fellow mujahideen, humble, concerned for their well-being and the well-being of all Muslims, and devoted his utmost effort to their aid. He sought to secure their sustenance, was pious, and was keen to preserve their resources. He was also a frequent student of Islamic law, enabling him to live with insight and fight with discernment. The leader of the attacks and the hero of the battles. On the other hand, the medical mujahid was brave in his confrontation with the infidels and harsh with them. While the nation’s doctors usually indulge in luxury and abstinence, our doctor was immersed in jihad and assaults until his jihadi record was filled with raids and epic battles. He combined a book of heroism and turmoil, rarely found in this age of vulgarity. We reveal some of its pages today to galvanize morale, incite the nation, and highlight the true role models who should be emulated, followed, and celebrated. It encourages those who have held back to advance, urges those who have hesitated to advance, and lifts the veil on some of the exploits of the Mujahideen in Khorasan, whose turbans of hypocrisy met the hats of the Marines in their war. Abu Hanzala was the deputy emir of Kabul, and at the same time the commander of operations and the man of missions.” 

•    “He planned, led, supervised, participated, and personally supervised the work in the field.” 

“Abu Hanzala fought and led numerous battles and raids against the apostate government in Kabul, in which he made the tyrant’s soldiers taste the wrath of the faithful and the wrath of the mujahideen. 

• “From the military hospital to the presidential palace!” 

“Perhaps one of the most famous raids he planned and led was the attack on the largest military hospital designated for receiving apostate forces in Kabul. The doctor led the attack with five supporters and Muhajireen, who crossed all the fortifications and engaged in the fiercest clashes, killing dozens. Afghan Special Forces and Norwegian forces joined forces to repel the attack with an airdrop after failing to storm the site for six hours. Among the operations carried out repeatedly by the Mujahid Doctor were the bombing of the Kabul Military Airport and the Presidential Palace with Katyusha rockets, embittering the lives of the tyrants and their soldiers, sowing terror in their hearts.” 

• “Revenge for Mosul.” 

“Days after the Iraqi embassy in Kabul celebrated the wounding of Mosul, whose people had fought the fiercest battles of the era, the decision to take revenge came, and the shrewd Doctor rushed to devise an attack plan. He prepared and dispatched zealous suicide bombers to discipline the Rafidah [a derogatory term for Shiites] in their embassy. They brought death to them, killing some of them and displacing the rest. They showed them the stars of Mosul in the fourth chapter of Khorasan, in a practical application of loyalty, disavowal, support, and brotherhood. Why the surprise? This is the path of heaven, and these are its heroes and loyal heroes.” 

•     “He personally monitored the target.” 

“Before each attack, Commander Abu Hanzala would diligently research and study the target himself to determine the best and most successful ways to launch the attack. He would study the map of the site, all its loopholes, entrances, and exits, and would not leave it until he was satisfied that the plan was sound and appropriate for the target. He would then allow his brothers to move, sometimes leading them himself to the attack site with complete dedication and courage.” 

• “More Heroic Actions.” 

“We are still turning the pages of glory in the record of this great man, to convey to you more of the heroic actions and attacks planned and led by the neurosurgeon. We will briefly list them, as we will not do them justice. Among them was the infiltration attack near Kabul Airport, which was bombed with missiles, coinciding with the visit of the U.S. secretary of defense and the NATO leader. They concealed it, and the Taliban attempted to steal it. These included the martyrdom operation near the Crusader embassy compound, the immersion operation against the Shamshad Satellite Channel building, the immersion operation against the Afghan intelligence training center, and the five-part immersion operation against the 111th Division Headquarters in Kabul, where Abu Hanzala led the immersion fighters to the heart of the military college by infiltrating over the barbed wire. The tyrant’s soldiers only awoke with the sight of death upon them. They also included the double martyrdom operation against the Afghan intelligence headquarters in the Shash Darak area of Kabul. 

“The Rafidah also had a share of the doctor's wrath. The fire of revenge engulfed them during the double suicide operation he helped plan. The operation targeted their stray flocks in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of the capital, Kabul. This area served as a human reservoir for the Rafidah in Khorasan and provided reinforcements for their fighting militias everywhere, especially during their recent Zoroastrian campaign in the Levant and Iraq.”  

• “The ten–day incursion on the Ministry of the Interior.” 

“One of the most prominent attacks in which Hanzala al-Ada participated in planning and supervising was the ten-day suicide attack on the Ministry of the Interior in Kabul. Ten Muhajireen and their supporters set out in two bulletproof vehicles, crossing all security checkpoints, disguised in U.S. military uniforms, until they reached the ministry’s headquarters. They detonated their explosive belts and clashed, killing and wounding dozens. The target was the ‘Minister of the Interior,’ but a technical emergency prevented us from reaching him.” 

•     “The Bombing Engineer.” 

“The doctor was not only a leader and planner of the attacks, but also an engineer who manufactured explosive devices and developed patches using the simplest local resources available, with God’s help and guidance. 

“The doctor engineered and oversaw the preparation of a series of bombings that struck polling stations during one of the rounds of the joint elections in the capital, Kabul, several years ago, totaling twenty bombings. He also succeeded in manufacturing explosive devices designed to target armored vehicles, as well as other advanced and timed explosive devices, which revolutionized attacks and greatly facilitated missions. The Mujahideen even benefited from them to breach the walls of Jalalabad Prison, inflicting heavy casualties and dismembering parts of the ranks of the apostate soldiers. The doctor departed, but his devices and his touch remained, healing the wounds of Muslims, healing their hearts, and piercing the hearts of the unbelievers. This is what a doctor does when he follows the path of prophecy. O God, make this one of his lasting good deeds.” 

•     “His death in an American raid during the Jalalabad mission.” 

“In Ramadan 1440 AH [2019], Commander Abu Hanzala and his brothers were preparing for a major field operation to seize control of the Jalalabad region. Abu Hanzala and his brothers were busy preparing for this operation, devising a comprehensive plan and allocating the necessary equipment. They also sent a message to Caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (may God accept him) informing him of the matter. The sheikh was delighted and sent them a special sum from the treasury to support this courageous move. While Abu Hanzala was on his way to meet with the mujahideen commanders to consult on the completion of the plan, an American drone bombed him in the Zawa area of the Nangarhar province two days before Ramadan 1440 AH. He died in the raid while he was immersed in preparations for the victory and empowerment of Islam. This was a sufficient end and conclusion. A good deed for a man who was reluctantly confronted by the world, but he overcame it and went on to heal hearts through jihad and cure illnesses through fighting. May God have mercy on Abu Hanzala. As for the plan to seize control of Jalalabad, one of its stages was to storm its central prison, which was accomplished. Other, broader stages followed. However, its completion was prevented by the ‘tripartite campaign’ shared by the Crusaders, the Afghan government, and the Taliban against areas controlled by the Mujahideen. The Taliban’s supporters at the time were concealing their participation in it. However, the bad news for all of them is that the physician, Abu Hanzala, left behind someone to complete the journey, devise plans, and continue the path, God willing, until Khorasan is subjected to the rule of sharia, not democracy.” 

2. Pro-ISIS Online Chatter 

•     August 30: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that a human rights organization claimed that unknown individuals had killed 251 Afghans between January and June 2025 for ‘religious, sectarian, and revenge-related reasons.” 

“Follow-ups. A ‘human rights’ organization: 251 Afghans were killed for ‘religious, sectarian, and revenge-related reasons’ by unknown gunmen during the first six months of 2025.

“Religious: Hazara + Sikh 

“Sectarian: Taliban 

“Revenge-related: Former government members.” 

• August 30: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that the Pakistani military suffered several casualties in two attacks conducted by unidentified forces on military facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. 

“Follow-ups. Within 12 hours, 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed, eight others were wounded, and three others are missing after attacks on two military outposts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan provinces.” 

• August 31: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that unidentified men riding motorcycles killed a person in Mastung, Balochistan. 

“Urgent: Armed men on motorcycles kill a person in the Mastung area of Balochistan, Pakistan.” 

• August 31: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram alleging that people in Helmand have fought with the Taliban over the latter’s confiscation of land (allegedly for cannabis cultivation). 

“Follow-ups. In the Afghan province of Helmand, clashes broke out between residents and Taliban members over the Taliban’s attempt to seize local land for cannabis cultivation.” 

• September 1: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that over 800 Afghans were killed and over 2,500 were injured in an earthquake that struck Kunar. The Post noted that “earthquakes and floods have increased, particularly since the Taliban took power.” ISIS has previously claimed that natural disasters occur because of earthly actions and crimes, including in the October 11, 2023, al-Azaim pamphlet “Why Do Earthquakes Occur?” 

“Follow-ups. A powerful earthquake struck the Afghan province of Kunar early this morning, killing more than 800 Afghans and injuring 2,500, according to a preliminary toll. 

“It’s worth noting that earthquakes and floods have increased, particularly since the Taliban took power in the country.” 

• September 1: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that unidentified gunmen murdered a Shiite man in Herat. The post noted that he was a manager at a gas company and was “transferring his employees’ salaries from the bank to his company” when he was murdered, and the money was stolen. 

“Urgent. Gunmen assassinate a Shiite citizen working as a manager at a gas company in the Afghan province of Herat while transferring his employees’ salaries from the bank to his company. The gunmen seized the deceased’s money.” 

• September 1: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram condemning human-made borders. The post noted that people in Bajaur, Pakistan, were unable to cross the border to assist those in Kunar province affected by the earthquake. 

“Observers. This [referring to the image] is the line separating Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

“Note that the people of Kunar in Afghanistan were struck by a violent earthquake this morning. The people of Bajaur, Pakistan, cannot rescue them because the Pakistani government and the Taliban do not allow anyone to cross the border, as it is sacred to both sides. 

“If the people of Bajaur had been subjected to harsh circumstances, the people of Kunar would not have been able to rescue them for the same reason.” 

• September 1: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that a former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan special forces officer, Walid Naimi, was murdered in Kabul. News reports indicate that the Taliban killed Naimi. See https://8am.media/uz/the-taliban-killed-a-former-soldier/. 

“Follow-ups. The body of a former senior Afghan special forces officer, Walid Naimi, was found murdered in Kabul. Naimi had been injured several years ago by an IED [improvised explosive device] explosion, which left half of his face disfigured.” 

• September 1: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that the New Lines Institute released a report investigating the claim that ISIS-K and the Taliban are waging a campaign of genocide against the Hazaras. See https://newlinesinstitute.org/rules-based-international-order/hazara-genocide-report/. 

Text: “Exclusive: New study reveals Hazaras face genocide under Taliban rule. The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy will release a report assessing whether the Hazara community in Afghanistan has been subjected to genocide since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. An exclusive copy obtained by Kabul Now concludes that there is a reasonable basis to believe that recent and ongoing attacks against the Hazara by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (IS-KP) [sic]. 

“Follow-ups. New Lines Institute: Afghan Shiite ‘citizens’ are being subjected to genocide.” 

• September 2: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that unidentified gunmen murdered two Ministry of Interior employees in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

“Urgent. Gunmen assassinate two Ministry of Interior personnel near Michan Khel Adda in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.” 

• September 2: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that 31 Pakistani soldiers were either killed or wounded in an attack on a military facility in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Attackers used a car bomb before opening fire with machine guns. See https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/sixpakistani-security-personnel-six-militants-killed-during-attack-base-say-2025-09-02/.   

“Urgent. 31 Pakistani government forces were killed and wounded in a complex attack on their camp in the town of Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, involving a car bomb and followed by an assault with machine guns.” 

• September 2: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that a suicide bomber attacked a Balochistan National Party event in Quetta, killing at least 15 people and injuring approximately 40 others. ISIS claimed credit for this attack on September 3. 

“Urgent. A gunman wearing an explosive vest detonated himself [sic] in the middle of a large gathering of members of the Balochistan People’s Party (BPP) [the attack targeted the Balochistan National Party] in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing 15 members and wounding 40 others, most of them seriously. 

“Among the wounded was Ahmed Nawaz Baloch, a central leader of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) and a former member of the Balochistan State Assembly.” 

• September 2: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram praising the Quetta attack targeting the Balochistan National Party and noting that it was “well-crafted” and “religious” in nature. 

“Observers. The Balochistan attack bears clear indications of a well-crafted security operation. Similar attacks have previously been carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. 

“The motives for the attack are known to be religious, and the perpetrator’s fingerprints are also clear. We await confirmation.” 

• September 3: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram noting that unidentified gunmen killed five people in an attack on a bus carrying Shiite people in Lower Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Kurram has been the site of sectarian clashes, most recently in late 2024. 

“Urgent. Gunmen attack a bus carrying ‘Shiite citizens’ in the Lower Kurram area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing five people, according to a preliminary toll.” 

•     September 3: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram claiming that the perpetrator of the Quetta attack was “a foreigner, not Pakistani.” 

Text: “ISIS claims responsibility for the suicide attack on the Balochistan National Party last Tuesday in Quetta during a ceremony honoring the party's founder.” 

“Urgent. As we mentioned yesterday, the perpetrators published details and a photo of the attacker. The perpetrator's name is Ali, and he is a foreigner, not Pakistani.” 

• September 3: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that the Quetta attack was revenge for the March 2025 attack by the Balochistan Liberation Army on an ISIS camp in Masting. The post noted that since the BLA attack, ISIS has conducted several attacks against the BLA and their associates, including attacks that the organization did not claim responsibility for. 

“Observers. The Balochistan National Party (BNP), which advocates for national independence, is the political arm of the Baloch National Liberal Army [sic] (BNA) fighters. It is responsible for launching a ‘treacherous’ raid on a V-Level [ISIS] training camp in Mastung more than six months ago, killing more than 15 fighters, including foreigners, as they slept in the camp at night. 

“Since then, two ‘serious explosions’ have targeted a gathering of this party (the political arm), killing and wounding more than 150 members, including leaders, not to mention other operations reported by local media but not announced. 

“It seems they now realize the extent of the mistake they made.” 

• September 3: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that motorcycle-riding gunmen killed three police officers in the Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

“Urgent. Gunmen on motorcycles kill three police officers in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.” 

• September 3: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that two people in Nuristan, Afghanistan, were killed by gunmen on motorcycles. 

“Urgent. Gunmen on motorcycles kill two people in the Afghan province of Nuristan. The motive for the attack is not yet known.” 

• September 4: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that another powerful earthquake hit Kunar. See https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/04/third-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-as-death-tollrises. 

“Follow-ups. A new earthquake strikes the Afghan province of Kunar, measuring 6.2 magnitude. The death toll from the earthquake two days ago reached 5,000.” 

• September 4: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram noting that unidentified gunmen attacked a police station in Quetta using a hand grenade, injuring one police officer. 

“Urgent. Gunmen attack a Pakistani police station in Quetta with a hand grenade, wounding a police officer, according to preliminary reports.” 

• September 5: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that gunmen on a motorcycle killed two Pakistani soldiers in Kech, Balochistan. 

“Urgent. Armed men riding a motorcycle ambushed two Pakistani army soldiers on a motorcycle in the Kech district of Balochistan, killing them instantly.” 

• September 5: Pro-ISIS post on Telegram stating that sectarian violence has restarted in Kurram district. Text accompanying the post noted that a Shiite man and his daughter were murdered\ and another of his daughters was seriously wounded while they were traveling by car to a wedding. 

Text: “In the restive Kurram tribal district, a man and his daughter were shot dead, while another daughter was critically injured, when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the Makhi Zai area of Lower Kurram. Police confirmed that the victims belonged to the Shia community. According to initial reports, the deceased, Zahid Hussain, was traveling to Parachinar with his two daughters to attend a relative’s wedding when their vehicle was attacked. The injured were taken to the General Hospital in Parachinar for treatment. The incident occurred in a predominantly Sunni area.” “Urgent. Resumption of mutual ambushes in Pakistan’s Kurram district.” 

3. ISIS Amaq/Nashir Statements 

• [Pakistan] September 3: ISIS claims credit for a suicide attack targeting the Balochistan National Party in Quetta, which killed at least 13 people and injured a minimum of 50 people. See https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydw5vdg35o. 

“63 killed and wounded from the apostate Balochistan National Party in a martyrdom operation in southwestern Pakistan. 

“Wilayat Pakistan. By the grace of God Almighty, one of the knights of martyrdom, Brother Ali al-Muhajir (may God accept him), set out towards a political rally held by the apostate Balochistan National Party in the city of Quetta yesterday. The mujahid detonated his explosive vest among the crowd of democrats, killing 13 and wounding at least 50 others, including two leaders. Praise be to God.” 

• [Pakistan] September 3: Additional information regarding the suicide attack on a Balochistan National Party rally in Quetta. 

“Dozens of members of a democratic party were killed and wounded in a suicide attack in the city of Quetta in southwestern Pakistan. 

“Pakistan–Balochistan–Amaq Agency. Dozens of members of a democratic nationalist party were killed and wounded in a suicide attack in Balochistan province in southwest Pakistan. 

“Security sources told Amaq Agency that a suicide bomber from the Islamic State arrived on Tuesday evening at a political event organized by the Balochistan National Party in Quetta, the provincial capital. The sources added that the suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest among party members, killing 13 members and wounding at least 50 others, including two leaders. The bombing targeted a political event attended by hundreds of members to mark the anniversary of the death of the party’s founder, which promotes nationalist and democratic ideas that conflict with Islam.”