Screengrab of a fireman standing on top of two destroyed trucks.
The police have not issued a statement at this time and no loss of life has been reported. The explosion reportedly took place outside a shop.
A fire brigade and rescue teams have reached the scene.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated accordingly.
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@Someone: What a nasty comment. Please don't speak for all Pakistanis when spewing your misguided hatred.
We are glad to read that no lives were lost in this explosion. The law and order must preside in order to restore peace in the city. Too many people have lost their lives to indiscriminate killings in the city, and the need of the hour is hold the repeat offenders responsible for their actions. We stand by the government of Pakistan and fully support their efforts to counter terrorism. We hope to see peace prevail throughout the city. Our forces are fighting the terrorists on both sides of the border, and we hope to remain unified in regards to our shared objectives in the region.
Ali Khan DET, United States Central Command
@LalaMujahid: India is a menace on earth.
Stop it ET grow up and stop creating this false hysteria !
This is what actually happened :
According to police, two trucks were damaged when they caught fire after a cylinder exploded on Allama Iqbal Road near Tariq Road. The explosion occurred on an empty plot and fortunately no loss of life was reported, police added.
Fire brigade and bomb disposal squad were called immediately after the explosion. - See more at: http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-121605-Karachi:-Two-trucks-catch-fire-after-explosion-on-Tariq-Road#sthash.xnDeZQxA.dpuf
This is what happens when you don't pay your due extortion money (bhatta) to any of the 3-4 gangs who show up at your shop.
There must be some reason behind the explosion. Thanks God there is no report of loss of any life as yet.
Good afternoon from India