Unknown assailants blew up a main gas pipeline near Sheri Khel in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, disrupting critical infrastructure in the district, according to initial reports.
Further details about the nature of the blast, the extent of damage and any resulting disruption to gas supplies have yet to be confirmed. It was also not immediately clear whether there were any casualties or whether a technical team had reached the site to assess the damage.
The incident comes amid repeated attacks on gas infrastructure in Lakki Marwat, raising concerns over the security of essential public utilities in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
On August 22, gas supplies to several areas of Lakki Marwat were reportedly disrupted after a pipeline was damaged in the Paharkhel Pakka area. The incident caused a rapid gas leak, prompting the suspension of supplies to surrounding areas as a precautionary measure.
Repeated attacks on gas supply infrastructure threaten essential domestic and commercial supplies while creating safety hazards for nearby communities. Damage to major pipelines can also require emergency repairs and security measures before normal services can be restored.
The latest incident underscores the challenges of protecting critical infrastructure in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where attacks on public facilities have repeatedly disrupted routine life.
Further information about the perpetrators and the extent of the damage is awaited.
