Several Killed In Deadly Explosion

 Eight Killed in Islamabad Explosion

At least eight people, including the bride and groom, were killed in a gas explosion at a home in Islamabad after a wedding reception, according to the law enforcement department.

At least eight people were killed in a house explosion that occurred in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, during a wedding event, said authorities on Sunday.

According to the police, the explosion occurred during a wedding reception at a home in a residential area of the city.

The explosion claimed the lives of the bride, groom, family members, and two neighbors. A government official said that authorities were informed early Sunday, and police investigations are ongoing.

The authorities said that several nearby residences had been damaged and that nearby roadways were closed to facilitate emergency rescue services. 

Officials further added that an investigation is underway to determine whether a gas cylinder or a gas leak caused the explosion.