Explosion near Pak Army's nuclear facility in Dera Ghazi Khan

A massive explosion occurred in the Pakistan's Punjab province, near the office of atomic commission in Dera Ghazi Khan . The blast was so loud a that it could be heard from 30-40 Kilometers away even from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the Balochistan.

According to reports, police and fire services rushed to the site along with ambulances. Until now, there is confirmation of casualty or injury.

Pakistan has been struggling with such blast since a long time, but recently the country is shaken again and again. Two different blasts in Pakistan occurred on September 29 which killed 65 and injured several dozens. These blasts occurred in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.

The first explosion occurred in the Mustung district of Balochistan. This devastating blast occurred in close proximity to the Madina Mosque on Al Falah Road, resulting in the loss of at least 50 lives and causing injuries to 52 individuals. The incident unfolded during a gathering near the mosque for the Eid-i-Miladun Nabi procession, which is a significant event in Pakistan as it commemorates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad and is observed as a public holiday.

According to the data by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Pakistan has faced 99 attacks across the country in the month of September which is highest till now. The exact cause of the explosion is still unknown. The nuclear facility at Dera Ghazi Khan is the largest facility in Pakistan. Earlier Tehrik-e-Taliban had threatened to destroy the facility in 2012. After these threats, the government increased security in the area. The country also maintains stockpile of Uranium at the facility.

The government of Pakistan has acted to act strict against these terrorist organisations operating in the country.

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