He said that it appeared that the blast had been caused by the mishandling of explosives used in the production of firecrackers. The powerful blast caused the roof of the premises to cave in, leaving people trapped under the debris. Four injured people, including a woman, are receiving treatment in a local hospital. Fireworks illegal An official inquiry has been ordered but the tragic incident has highlighted the problem of the production of hazardous substances in densely populated areas. The sale of fireworks is illegal in Pakistan, but the ban is seldom enforced.
Many people use fireworks to celebrate weddings and also on other occasions.
Pakistani law also requires the obtaining of planning permission when building an industrial unit. However, these laws are often violated with impunity. US begins ground deployment Pakistan's cash for co-operation deal Links to more South Asia stories are at the foot of the page.