In Pakistan, at least six people, including four women, were killed and 24 others were injured today, after a passenger van caught fire in Multan city in Punjab province. The van was on its way to Multan from Sarwar Shaheed Chowk. Rescue workers rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies and the injured to nearby hospital.<br/><br/>According to police, the incident was caused by a short circuit in the vehicle. They also said that all passengers in the van belonged to the same family.<br/><br/>The mishap comes a few days after an overturned oil tanker exploded on the outskirts of Bahawalpur, killing more than 140 people and injuring scores more. <br/>''''''<br/><br/><br/>