Explosions Rock Karachi Following Lahore Incident Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

May 08, 2025 Komal Das Off-white Banner

Explosions were reported near Sharafi Goth in Karachi, Pakistan's financial hub. Police have begun investigations, recovering metal fragments from the site

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Rescue teams and law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the area. The nature of the blast is still being investigated, local authorities confirmed

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Her journey began in the 1980s, designing jewellery for a boutique in Mayfair, inspired by her father’s expertise in Georgian jewellery

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Earlier in the day, a loud explosion was reported in Lahore, heightening tensions across Pakistan

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The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) temporarily suspended flight operations at Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot airports following the incidents

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Airports in Lahore and Sialkot will remain closed to all flights until 12 pm on Thursday. Both domestic and international flights are affected

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Passengers have been advised to contact their airlines for updates on flight schedules and possible delays

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The incidents follow precision strikes by Indian armed forces on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK. These were in response to the Pahalgam terror attack

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The Pahalgam terror attack claimed 26 lives and injured several others, prompting swift action from Indian forces. Tensions between the nations remain high

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