A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder exploded after a wedding reception in Islamabad, killing at least eight people — including the bride and groom — and injuring seven. Rescue teams pulled survivors from rubble and reported damage to several neighbouring homes. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a full investigation, directed top medical care for the wounded, and urged public education on safe LPG use.
Gas Cylinder Explosion at Islamabad Wedding Kills Eight, Including Bride and Groom
Mourners react after the death of their relatives following a powerful gas cylinder explosion at a wedding function in a neighborhood of Islamabad on January 11, 2026. / Credit: Muhammad Reza/Anadolu via Getty Images
At least eight people, including the bride and groom, were killed when a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder exploded early Sunday at a private home in Islamabad following a wedding reception, officials and police said.
The Islamabad Police said the blast occurred while guests were asleep, and the force of the explosion caused part of the house to collapse. Seven other people were injured, some of whom were initially trapped under rubble and later carried out on stretchers by rescue teams, BBC News reported.
Damage and Response
Government administrator Sahibzada Yousaf said authorities were alerted early Sunday and investigators remain on the scene. The blast damaged several nearby houses; local reports said three adjacent homes suffered structural damage.
Hanif Masih, the father of the groom, told reporters that his wife and a sister-in-law were among the victims.
Official Reaction
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the loss of life and extended condolences to the victims' families. His office said the prime minister ordered a full investigation and instructed health authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible care, adding that he "prays for the speedy recovery of the injured."
Authorities noted that many Pakistani households rely on LPG cylinders because of inconsistent natural gas pressure, and such cylinders have previously been linked to deadly accidents caused by leaks and explosions. Police said probes into the cause of this blast are ongoing.
Background: In 2005, a gas-cylinder explosion in Pakistan caused a three-story building to collapse, killing at least 25 people.
Rescue and investigative teams were carrying out search-and-rescue operations and damage assessments at the scene as officials sought to determine the precise cause of the explosion.
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