Eight killed, sixteen injured in Lahore blast

At least four persons were killed and six others injured after an explosion in Lahore’s DHA Z-Block, which according to authorities was a due to a generator blast.

Lahore: At least four persons were killed and six others injured after an explosion in Lahore's DHA Z-Block.

Fear was spread in the area after a loud explosion was heard across Y-Block in DHA Lahore, according to sources.

 

 

According to authorities, it was a generator blast.

"Clarification on Lahore Y block blast: It's a generator blast and rescue team has reached the site. Please spread this, government of Punjab Province said in a tweet.

This comes after a recent wave of terror attacks in Pakistan claimed more than 100 lives. (ANI)