A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.
The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police.
Seven people were injured.
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Government officials survey the damage to a home caused by a gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception in Islamabad, Pakistan, on January 11, 2026. AP Forensic officials use metal detectors to inspect amid the debris of the damaged house. AFP via Getty Images
In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of
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