The deceased include three Chinese nationals.

Several people were hurt in the incident.

According to initial reports, the blast took place in a van near Confucius Institute in Karachi University. Following the blast, rescue and security agencies reached the location and cordoned off the areas, initiating rescue operations, reports Geo News.

Police sources told the newspaper that there were seven to eight people in the van; however, an exact number of casualties has yet to be reported.

Sources further added that the victims were returning from Confucius Institute — a Chinese language teaching centre at Karachi University.

They told Geo News that two foreigners were going towards the department from their guest house where the van exploded.