Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani killed in the Darul Uloom Haqqania Akora Khattak blast confirmed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary.
An explosion at Madressah Haqqania in the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Friday prayers, resulting in at least three fatalities and twenty injuries. Emergency services, including Rescue 1122, responded promptly to the crisis, with police commencing an immediate investigation.
The blast occurred in the madressah’s main hall at a critical moment that coincided with the congregation’s weekly prayers. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Faizi confirmed the casualties and mentioned that the injured had been transported to local hospitals, which are now on high alert following an emergency declaration.
Geo TV @geonews_urdu quoted chief secretary Shahab Ali Shah as saying that Hamid ul Haq Haqqani, the JUI S chief, is among those lost lives in the suicide attack at Madrassa #Haqqani #Akora #Khattak during Friday prayers. pic.twitter.com/fom1Sf125d
— Tahir Khan (@taahir_khan) February 28, 2025Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, suggested to Samaa TV that initial investigations point to a suicide bombing. He also speculated that Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani might have been the target of the attack. Maulana Haqqani, a notable political and Islamic figure, has been influential in the region.
🚨Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani martyred in the Darul Uloom Haqqania Akora Khattak blast, confirmed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary. pic.twitter.com/SxnVJGxtLW
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) February 28, 2025Established in September 1947 by Maulana Abdul Haq Haqqani, Madressah Haqqania is a prominent Islamic seminary with a history of controversy, including alleged links to high-profile political violence. The seminary has also been a focal point for religious diplomacy, notably under Maulana Haqqani’s leadership, who has sought to bridge divides between Islamabad and Kabul.
In January, governmental officials emphasized the seminary’s ongoing construction projects to expand its educational facilities. These developments signify the seminary’s continued importance in the region’s religious and educational landscape.
