Gas cylinder explosion kills bride, groom and 6 others at wedding in Pakistan
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Key Points:
- A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding reception in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven others, causing part of the house and nearby homes to collapse.
- The blast occurred early Sunday while guests were sleeping, and rescue workers had to carry injured individuals from the rubble, with investigations still ongoing.
- The groom's father reported that his wife and sister-in-law also died in the explosion, highlighting the tragedy's impact on the families involved.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences, ordered the best medical care for the injured, and called for a full investigation into the incident.
- Authorities plan to raise public awareness about gas cylinder safety, as many Pakistani households use
