Share:A blast near Lahore's Lohari Gate area on Thursday killed at least three persons — including one child — and injured 23 others, officials said. Police officials said that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the blast. Windows of nearby shops and buildings were left shattered by the explosion, while motorcycles parked near the site of the blast were damaged. Speaking to the media, Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said that at least three people lost their lives in the blast, including a child. According to Mayo Hospital officials, four people are in critical condition, with the doctors trying to save their lives.

Source: The Nation January 20, 2022 15:08 UTC