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Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, in Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

With death of 10 more people, toll rises to 175 in Pakistan oil tanker...

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said 'illiteracy and poverty' is a reason behind this incident.

29 Jun 2017 1:44 PM IST

Soldiers transfer a burn victim from a C-130 plane in Lahore. (Photo: AFP)

Oil fire toll hits 160 as Pakistan marks low-key Id

Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa ordered the army to assist the civil administration in the rescue efforts.

27 Jun 2017 4:13 AM IST

Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, in Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

151 killed, 140 hurt in Pakistan oil tanker fire

Nawaz Sharif, who was in London to celebrate Id along with his family members, cut short his visit and left for...

26 Jun 2017 3:26 AM IST

Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, in Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

151 killed in Pakistan oil tanker fire

Most victims were trying to collect the spilled oil when the fuel caught fire and exploded.

26 Jun 2017 2:37 AM IST

Rescue workers and paramedics bring a burns victim injured after the oil tanker fire. (Photo: AFP)

148 burnt to death, 50 critical as oil tanker catches fire in Pak

Some of the most badly burned were evacuated by army helicopters to Multan, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) away.

25 Jun 2017 2:24 PM IST

Eight other vehicles were destroyed, officials said. (Photo: Youtube grab)

Over 120 killed as overturned oil tanker catches fire in Pak's Punjab...

The tanker flipped over Sunday and the fire from the oil spill engulfed scores of residents who had rushed to collect...

25 Jun 2017 10:29 AM IST