At least 16 people, including 9 children, were killed and 14 injured in a suspected gas explosion at a residential building in Karachi early Thursday.
— The Pioneer (@TheDailyPioneer) February 19, 2026
Police said the blast occurred around 4:30 am in the Old Soldier Bazar area, likely due to a gas leak. The explosion partially… pic.twitter.com/ttZGntqrD8