Loud explosion heard in Karachi’s Gizri

A loud explosion has been heard in Karachi’s Gizri and Defence Housing Authority (DHA) areas on Thursday night, DawnNews reported. Initial reports suggest that the blast took place near Gate 5 of Gizri Graveyard and was so loud it was heard from far distances. A large plume of smoke was visible in Phase 4 of DHA. Police and rescue teams have been dispatched to the site. SSP South Farooq Awan’s vehicle was an apparent target of the attack, according to some sources.