"Local authorities said that the blast, which is believed to have been caused by a gas leak, took place as members of the wedding party gathered at a house in a residential area in the capital. Pakistani news channel Geo News cited police in reports that the blast took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Both the bride and groom and other family members were killed in the incident, while two neighbors also died."
"Government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said that authorities had been alerted to the blast early on Sunday and that police officials were still investigating. Yousaf said some nearby homes were also damaged and that routes in the area had been closed to help emergency services operate. The official said an investigation to determine whether it was a gas cylinder or an explosion due to a gas leak, was currently underway."
"Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims' families, according to a statement issued by his office. Sharif directed health authorities to ensure that victims of the blast received the best possible care and ordered a full investigation into the incident. Many Pakistani households use gas cylinders due to low natural gas pressure in the piped supply. These cylinders have been linked to a number of deadly incidents caused by gas leaks."
An explosion at a house in Islamabad after a wedding reception killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom and two neighbours. Local authorities believe the blast was caused by a gas leak and say it occurred as wedding guests gathered in a residential area in the early hours of Sunday. Several nearby homes were damaged and routes were closed to allow emergency services to operate. An official investigation is underway to determine whether the blast involved a gas cylinder or another gas leak. The prime minister expressed sorrow, ordered a full investigation, and directed health authorities to ensure victims received care. Many households use gas cylinders due to low piped supply pressure, which have been linked to deadly incidents.
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