A powerful explosion occurred on August 21, 2025, at a fireworks warehouse located on M.A. Jinnah Road in the Saddar area of Karachi, Pakistan. The blast resulted in a fire and caused damage to a nearby girls' school. Local police and hospital officials reported that the explosion killed five people and injured between 25 and more than 30 others, some critically. Rescue operations continued with search efforts underway amid the debris. Authorities have registered a case regarding the incident. The families of the deceased are to receive compensation of 10 million Pakistani rupees, as announced by Muneem Zafar. The incident raised concerns due to the proximity of the warehouse to a government school, which was also affected by the explosion and subsequent fire. The event has drawn attention to safety and regulatory issues surrounding the storage of fireworks in densely populated urban areas.