Karachi University blast-4 people killed and several injured

 The van carrying staff catches fire after blast near Confucius Institute in Karachi University 

Four people including three Chinese nationals including two females have been killed when a van carrying Karachi University staff of Confucius Institute catches fire after a blast inside the university premises today. Several people have been injured in the blast. 

According to the Karachi police officials dealing with the blast have told the media that blast seems to be a suicide one carried out by a female bomber. The further investigations are still going on. "We suspect that it's a suicide attack. A burqa-clad woman approached near the van and the blast took place," said Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon. The police chief added that they were probing the attack further and collecting evidence and it "looks like that Chinese teachers were the actual target". 

 Media footage showed a white Hiace van completely burnt after the explosion, with one side of the vehicle peppered with small holes. It was not clear how many passengers were present in the vehicle. van completely burnt after the explosion, with one side of the vehicle peppered with small holes. It was not clear how many passengers were present in the vehicle. Following the blast, the rescue operation was launched and security agencies immediately cordoned off the area.  

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