A gas leak triggered an explosion at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad on Tuesday, injuring seven people. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi confirmed the details during a press briefing.
According to the IGP, the blast occurred around 4:00 PM inside a room on the NUML campus. The incident happened shortly after the university reactivated its gas supply for the winter season.
The university practices shutting down its gas system during the summer months. Officials restored the supply at approximately 3:30 PM on Tuesday afternoon. Within thirty minutes, leaked gas accumulated inside the enclosed room. An electrical short circuit then ignited the gas, causing the explosion.
Numl university Islamabad incident!!
نمل یونیورسٹی میں گیس لیکج سے دھماکہ کے باعث چار افراد زخمی pic.twitter.com/MbgXw56fZA
— Isma Shaukat (@isma_shaukat) December 2, 2025Police investigators examined the site in accordance with standard operating procedures. IGP Rizvi reaffirmed that the blast resulted from the gas buildup and subsequent ignition. The explosion affected a portion of the campus containing a small prayer area and a clerical office. The injured include five students, a naib qasid (office assistant), and a clerk.
#PAKWatch🇵🇰: A gas leak at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad, Pakistan, triggered an explosion and a fire.
YET ANOTHER FAILURE OF PAKISTAN'S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE. pic.twitter.com/J2YK6p3rWp
— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) December 2, 2025Most victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. However, the clerk suffered burns covering 65 per cent of his body and is currently receiving medical treatment. IGP Rizvi directed the NUML administration to conduct a thorough inspection of all gas lines and internal connections. The goal is to ensure full compliance with established safety protocols.
As an immediate precaution, authorities have shut down all gas connections across the NUML campus. This measure will remain in place until technical experts complete a full safety assessment.
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