A deadly explosion in Multan that resulted in at least six dead over the weekend has left survivors and family members struggling to recover from their losses.

The blast occurred on Saturday at a private home in a densely populated market area where a cache of fireworks had been stored. Twelve people were also injured.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause but say the owners of the house had previously been cited for illegally storing fireworks.

Akbari Bibi, whose husband died from injuries sustained from the explosion when their home – adjacent to the epicenter – collapsed, said she was buried in the rubble.

“I felt as if all my bones were broken,” she said.

Bibi’s daughter said that despite official expressions of condolence and promises of support from government officials including President Asif Ali Zardari, survivors have received little assistance.

“[My mother] screams at night. We have nowhere to go as we have lost all our belongings,” Bibi’s daughter said.

“Politicians come and assure us of their support, but they have not bought a single pill for us,” she added.

Zamran Anthony, who was hospitalized and received three stitches for a leg wound, said he feared that he would not be compensated for the loss of his motorbike, which was destroyed in the blast.

He said a visiting official told him that he should consider the loss as an acceptable exchange for still being alive.

“I saw people dying beneath the falling buildings. An electric pole fell just a few inches from me. There was darkness and smoke everywhere,” he said.

A police officer at the scene said there had been some reports that the blast was not accidental but that authorities continue to investigate.

“The fireworks trade goes unchecked and local manufacturers ignore regulations that require a license to store excessive materials,” said the officer, who asked not to be named.