ISLAMABAD
In the early hours of Tuesday, a powerful gas cylinder explosion rocked Awan Plaza in G‑8 Markaz, Islamabad, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood and sparking panic among residents and shopkeepers. The blast occurred inside a local restaurant, Jhal Chakian, situated on the ground floor of the residential plaza. Witnesses reported hearing a deafening sound followed by smoke and chaos as people rushed out of nearby hotels and apartments. This is not the first such incident in the area. Awan Plaza, though primarily a residential building, has long been home to a cluster of restaurants and small hotels operating without adequate safety measures.
