KARACHI: Two explosions have occurred near Karachis Abul Hassan Isphahani Road, DawnNews reported.
At least 25 people have been killed and 55 others injured as a result. The dead and injured have been rushed to local hospitals.
The explosion happened in Abbas Town, outside a mosque.
A cloud of smoke has been witnessed from the site of the incident. The blasts were heard from far distances.
Reports said that nearby flats have caught fire due to the severity of the blasts. Several shops have also been damaged by the explosions.
Electricity in the area has disappeared, reports said.
Windows in the area have also been shattered. Police and rangers have also cordoned off the area.
Rescue services have rushed to the site of the blasts.
Initial reports suggest that a motorcycle has been destroyed as a result of one of the explosions.
The blast targeted the minority Shia community.
