A powerful explosion inside Pakistan’s Supreme Court in Islamabad injured at least 12 people, reportedly caused by a gas cylinder blast in the basement cafeteria. Police have sealed the area as investigations and rescue operations continue.
Islamabad: A powerful explosion rocked the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday morning around 10:55 am, creating panic among lawyers, staff, and visitors inside the complex.
The blast occurred in the basement area of the court, and authorities have confirmed that several people were injured, though the exact number was not immediately shared.
As per early reports, at least 12 people sustained injuries in the incident. Preliminary findings from local media suggest that the explosion took place in the basement cafeteria of the Supreme Court building and was likely caused by a gas cylinder blast.
The injured individuals were quickly taken to nearby hospitals, and officials later stated that two of them are in critical condition.
According to authorities, the gas explosion happened while technicians were doing maintenance work near an air conditioning (AC) plant in the basement. The powerful blast was so intense that it was heard across the lower floors of the multi-story building.
Videos of the explosion soon appeared on social media, showing the extent of the destruction inside the court complex.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the impact of the blast shook the entire building. Court staff, lawyers, and visitors were seen rushing out in fear, as hearings were reportedly ongoing when the explosion occurred.
Court No. 6 suffered severe damage due to the blast, and several parts of the basement were destroyed.
Following the explosion, the Islamabad Police immediately reached the site and cordoned off the area for security reasons.
The authorities evacuated the building, ensuring that all staff members and visitors were moved to safe locations. The police confirmed that security was being tightened around the court premises after the incident.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Islamabad Police wrote:
“IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, along with DIG Security Muhammad Atiq Tahir and SSP Operations Muhammad Shoaib Khan, visited the Supreme Court regarding its security perspective and other security arrangements.”
The message indicated that the senior police officials personally visited the Supreme Court building to assess the situation and review the security arrangements after the explosion.
Investigations are now underway to determine the exact cause of the blast and to ensure that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. Authorities are also inspecting the gas systems and maintenance procedures followed in the building.
The incident has raised serious questions about safety standards and emergency preparedness in one of Pakistan’s most high-security judicial institutions. Police teams and forensic experts are expected to submit a detailed report soon.
The explosion has deeply disturbed the normal court proceedings, and further hearings have been temporarily suspended as the authorities conduct safety checks across the entire complex.
Videos and images circulating on social media platforms showed broken furniture, shattered glass, and debris scattered across the basement cafeteria area, reflecting the intensity of the explosion.
The Islamabad Police have assured the public that security will remain on high alert until a full assessment is completed.
The statement—“IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, along with DIG Security Muhammad Atiq Tahir and SSP Operations Muhammad Shoaib Khan, visited the Supreme Court regarding its security perspective and other security arrangements.”—was the only official communication released by the authorities so far.
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