Islamabad wedding gas blast kills bride, groom

On 11 Jan 2026, a liquified petroleum gas cylinder exploded during a wedding reception in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing eight people including the bride and groom. The blast occurred while guests were sleeping hours after the ceremony, causing the building to collapse and damaging nearby homes. Local police investigated the incident and noted that many Pakistani households rely on LPG cylinders due to low natural gas supply. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the tragedy, offering condolences. Seven others were injured. Authorities, led by administrator Sahibzada Yousaf, were alerted early and are still probing the cause. The blast struck at about 10:55 local time, and emergency services responded within minutes. Residents in the area have expressed concern over LPG safety and called for stricter regulation.