Car Bomb Attack Near Mosque in Pakistan Kills at Least 21

A truck filled with explosives rammed into a mosque near police offices in Kohat, in northwestern Pakistan, on September 18, 2026. At least 21 people were killed and more than 50 others were injured, according to reports. Some outlets put the death toll at 14 or 16.

A suspected Taliban attack is blamed for the bombing, though no group has officially claimed responsibility. The mosque is located close to a police compound, and authorities are investigating the incident.