According to sources, (3) explosions were reported in short succession on Lahore Walton Road and neighboring districts, causing locals to run from their houses in alarm.

As stated by Lahore Police, the incidents happened within minutes of each other. The explosions were loud enough to be heard from far away, causing hundreds of people to gather on the streets in disbelief and worry.

Responding emergency teams, namely “rescue and firefighting units”, have arrived on the scene, and a large police presence has blocked off the area.

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Investigations are being conducted to identify the kind and origin of the explosions, according to officials. The explosions took place close to Gulberg, one of the most expensive and delicate areas in Lahore.

As bomb removal and intelligence personnel start their initial examination, the area has been blocked and separated people have been banned from entering.

Due to ongoing regional tensions, a number of important air routes between Lahore and Sialkot were briefly stopped to commercial aircraft earlier this morning, based on airport sources.

It was thought that the restrictions, which started early Thursday morning, would last until midday today. The Lahore and Sialkot aviation routes will be restricted till Thursday noon, per a new Notice to Airmen (Notam) that was issued.

“A number of commercial flight routes within Lahore and Sialkot have been closed,” the Notam continued.