# Coal mine explosion in Pakistan kills at least 11, dozens trapped

An explosion at a coal mine in Pakistan has killed at least 11 workers and left dozens more trapped underground. Rescue efforts are underway but hampered by dangerous conditions. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the country's mining sector.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/30/pakistan-coal-mine-explosion-kills-at-least-11-traps-dozens?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:07:56 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/31/at-least-25-people-killed-dozens-injured-in-algeria-bus-crash?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:12:32 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/russia-says-explosion-near-cafe-in-moscow-kills-three?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:22:35 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/suicide-bomber-kills-14-outside-police-station-in-pakistans-swat?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:40:44 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/3/suicide-bombing-kills-at-least-14-people-in-pakistans-swat-valley?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:18:50 +0000