At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion occurred outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday afternoon. Local media reported that the blast originated from a parked vehicle, though the cause remains unconfirmed.

According to eyewitnesses, the explosion created panic in the busy court area. “It was complete chaos—lawyers and people were running inside the complex. I saw two dead bodies lying near the gate and several cars on fire,” said lawyer Rustam Malik, speaking to AFP.

Several vehicles were damaged in the blast, and rescue teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals. Police have not yet confirmed the cause but said a detailed investigation is underway. Early reports suggested the possibility of a gas cylinder explosion, th

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