16 Killed, 14 Injured As Building Collapses Following Gas Explosion In Karachi

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 15:52 IST

At least 16 people, including women and children, were killed and 14 injured due to a gas explosion causing part of a residential building to collapse in Pakistan’s Karachi on Thursday., rescue officials said.

Dawn quoted Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jamshed Asher saying the incident occurred at around 4:15am during Sehri, and that the gas explosion took place on the building’s first floor.

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February 19, 2026, 15:52 IST

News world 16 Killed, 14 Injured As Building Collapses Following Gas Explosion In Karachi

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