ISLAMABAD :At least eight people were killed, including newlyweds, and 12 injured in a gas cylinder explosion in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector during wedding event, on Sunday. The injured were taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where an emergency was declared to ensure immediate medical treatment. Deputy Commissioner Yousaf said the rescue operation had been completed and no one remained trapped under the rubble. He added that sniffer dogs and modern equipment were used during the search operation to ensure all victims were recovered. Islamabad Police said Deputy Inspector General Muhammad Jawad Tariq reached the site and personally supervised the ongoing rescue operation.

Source: The Patriot January 11, 2026 11:18 UTC