KARACHI: Four people were killed, including two foreigners, and several others injured in a car explosion inside the premises of the University of Karachi citing rescue sources.
According to reports, the incident occurred near Confucius Institute.
According to initial reports, the blast took place in a van near Confucius Institute in Karachi University. Following the blast, rescue and security agencies reached the location and cordoned off the areas, initiating rescue operations.
Police sources said that there were seven to eight people in the van; however, an exact number of casualties has yet to be reported.
The blast was initially reported to have been caused by a gas cylinder; however, the police haven’t confirmed or denied any information over the nature of the blast.
Sources further added that the victims were returning from Confucius Institute — a foreign language teaching centre at Karachi University.