Published on, Aug. 22 -- August 22, 2025 12:30 PM

An explosion ripped through a fireworks warehouse in Karachi on Thursday, killing at least four people and leaving more than 30 others injured, police confirmed in their early reports. The massive blast quickly engulfed the warehouse and nearby shops in flames, spreading fear among residents and causing chaos across the busy area. The suddenness of the explosion forced people to run for their lives, while motorists were seen desperately turning their vehicles around to escape the spreading fire.

The blast was so powerful that it shattered the glass windows of neighboring shops, scattering sharp fragments onto bystanders and injuring several who were present on the crowded street. Residen...