Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 02:17 PM

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A gas cylinder explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan killed a newly married couple and six others on Sunday morning. The blast occurred at 7:00 AM local time in a house where wedding guests and family members were sleeping, causing the roof to collapse and damaging nearby homes. Emergency workers attributed the explosion to a gas leak. Over a dozen people were injured and trapped under rubble, requiring rescue efforts. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident, which has prompted calls for stricter safety measures regarding gas cylinder usage in Pakistan.

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Sahibzada Yousaf 40% Senate of Pakistan 50% Hanif Masih 60% Yusuf Raza Gilani ×260% Pakistan 70% Usman Zahid 80% Gabriela Pomeroy 80% Islamabad ×290%

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