On 28 February 2025, a suicide bombing targeted the Darul Uloom Haqqania seminary in Akora Khattak, Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
The attack occurred during Friday prayers, claiming the lives of at least eight individuals, including the seminary's head, prominent cleric Hamid Ul Haq Haqqani, while injuring approximately 20 others.
[13] The bombing occurred on the final day of the madrassa students' academic year,[14] and just before the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, a period traditionally marked by heightened religious observances.
[19][14] Haqqani's funeral was held at the main hall of Darul Uloom Haqqania on 1 March, with thousands in attendance amid heavy security provided by police and students.
[20] The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar issued a press release condemning the attack and expressing condolences, as well as reiterating the stance of the Iranian government that continuous bilateral and regional cooperation is needed to effectively combat the threat of terrorism.