At least five dead after two blasts in Karachi

At least five people have been killed and 30 others injured after two blasts occured in Karachi's Ancholi area, DawnNews reported. Several of those injured are reported to be in critical condition. The blasts are reported to have taken place near a hotel. The noise from the explosions were heard at far distances. Motorcycles and cars at the sight of the blasts have been destroyed, reports suggest. Reports suggest that there is a complete electricity blackout in the area after the two blasts. The windows of buildings within the vicinity of the blasts have been shattered. Shops in the area have now shutdown. Rescue services and police have rushed to the scene. Emergency has been declared at a number of hospitals. Security has now been put on high alert in the city. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has strongly condemned the incident and said that the blasts were a cowardly act. Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the blasts. Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has sought a report on the incident from the Inspector General of Sindh Police.