At least 16 killed in explosion due to suspected gas leakage in Pakistan’s Karachi
The Hindu • 2/19/2026
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12h
Age
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Sources
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16
Hours Since Seen
Final Score24/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier79% (0.5^16/48)
Hero EligibleYes
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- 2026-02-19At least 16 killed in explosion due to suspected gas leakage in Pakistan’s Karachi (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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