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A devastating gas leak explosion shook Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area yesterday, claiming three lives and leaving 11 others injured, including children. The rescue efforts are ongoing, and the exact cause of the blast is still under investigation.
Among the deceased is a 10-year-old girl named Naeema, who tragically lost her life in the explosion. Rana Shakoor, a local resident, shared a harrowing account of the incident, stating that the old PSP’s MNA was involved, and even Aquil Mohsud had threatened him. Shakoor claimed to be associated with Khaleel Qabool Group and was allegedly asked to leave the area.
The Commission has received multiple complaints from citizens via letters and emails, and it will summon them for questioning after conducting an initial assessment of the information. To enhance market security, the KMC authorities have decided to deploy 50 city wardens.
Meanwhile, a girl student lost her life in Sealkot’s Budhiana area after a shed collapsed at Government Girls High School. On another note, a Pakistani woman, along with her husband, was detained by airport authorities in Lahore for questioning after they attempted to bribe immigration officials to secure clearance.
The FIA has arrested two officials for allegedly taking bribes from passengers to clear immigration. The FBR has released a list of proscribed organizations and unregistered charitable institutions in Punjab.
In other news, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has expressed a desire to increase its investments in Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that eradicating exploitation and promoting equality is the responsibility of the state.
The court has ordered each accused to deposit a surety bond of PKR 30,000. The CCTV footage of the tragic incident has surfaced, and the MET office has predicted the possibility of strong winds in Karachi for the next 24 hours.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves throughout the city, and residents are calling for increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
