Just heard confirmed news that a bomb blast has happened near the Saddar Police Lines. People driving through there, be careful and call in your homes if you are out and have taken the same route today.

Stay safe!

Update: Dawn adds, the explosion occurred on Sharah-e-faisal, one of Karachi’s busiest main roads at approximately 11:35AM. CCPO Wasim Ahmed confirmed that the device was a remote controlled bomb planted on a bicycle. However, it has not been confirmed if the bomb was specifically targeting the official.