According to footage aired on several Pakistan TV channels, vehicles suffered damages due to the blast.
Published on May 16, 2022 10:45 PM IST
At least seven people were injured after a blast took place near the New Memon Mosque in Karachi’s Kharadar area, Pakistan website Dawn reported.
According to footage aired on several Pakistan TV channels, vehicles suffered damages due to the blast. Around 10 injured were brought to the medical facility at Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital, the website reported.
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