A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas caught fire and exploded overnight near an industrial area in central Pakistan, killing six people and injuring more than two dozen others, officials said on Monday.

Rescue officials say a truck carrying liquified petroleum gas caught fire and exploded overnight in central Pakistan, killing five people and injuring more than two dozen others

You may follow him at Twitter @FidelRahmati International media reports indicate that a gas truck explosion in eastern Punjab has resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to at least 31 others.

Skipper Shan Masood backed turning pitches to be prepared for domestic cricket despite Pakistan's 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

At least five people were killed and 31 injured in an LPG tanker truck blast in Pakistan's Multan region, Geo news reported on Monday.

West Indies eased to a win over Pakistan in the second and final test match of the series in Multan after turning the tables on the home side

Pakistan captain Shan Masood acknowledged the team's shortcomings after a heavy defeat to West Indies. He highlighted the need for improved strategies against lower-order batsmen and emphasized learning from mistakes.

The defeat in Multan meant the series ended in a 1-1 draw. Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled under West Indian spinners' pressure on the final day, ending their innings at a mere 133 runs. Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted that his team didn't perform well.

West Indies bowler Jomel Warrican dominated his team's first victory over Pakistan in nearly 35 years on Monday, with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite labelling it an "outstanding" performance. "Jomel was outstanding,

"We should appreciate the players for throwing themselves in the den without being exposed to these conditions," Pakistan's Test captain said

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood was involved in a fiery exchange with a local reporter after his side's 120-run loss to the West Indies in the second Test.