Building Collapse Pakistan

Karachi (Gurpreet Singh) – A devastating gas cylinder explosion tore through a multi-storey apartment building in Karachi on Thursday, February 19, 2026, leaving at least 16 people dead and many others injured. The blast occurred during the pre-dawn hours of the first day of Ramadan, as residents were preparing their suhoor (pre-fasting) meals. The explosion took place on the first floor of a residential compound in the densely populated Soldier Bazaar area. The force of the blast caused a partial collapse of the structure, trapping several families under layers of concrete and debris. Rescue Efforts and Victim Toll Local police…