An explosion at a coal mine complex in Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least 18 miners on July 31, 2026, with rescue teams struggling to reach those trapped underground.
Initial reports indicate that at least 32 miners were inside the shaft at the time of the blast, with 10 others still missing as of the latest update.
The provincial government has ordered an immediate safety audit of all coal mines in the region following repeated incidents of gas-related explosions this year.