On February 19, 2026, a devastating gas explosion in a four-storey residential building in Karachi's Soldier Bazaar resulted in at least 10 fatalities, including women and children, and left 11 others injured. The explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, led to part of the building collapsing, with rescue operations quickly initiated by local authorities and the Edhi Foundation. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast was so powerful it caused nearby buildings to shake, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and rescue teams. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed his sorrow over the incident and directed authorities to provide immediate medical assistance to the victims and investigate the cause of the explosion.