Gas Cylinder Explosion at Pakistan Supreme Court Injures 12 During Maintenance Work

Nov 04, 2025 04:23 pm CST

A gas cylinder explosion in Pakistan's Supreme Court basement cafeteria injured 12 people, with one maintenance technician suffering 80% body burns. The blast occurred during air conditioning maintenance work at 10:55 am, causing building evacuation and significant damage to Court No. 6. Emergency services responded quickly as hearings were disrupted by the powerful explosion that reverberated through the building.