In a major step towards strengthening emergency healthcare services in Sindh, the Sindh Health Department’s central emergency medical services institution has inaugurated a new Emergency Services Operational Base in Dadu and launched a Rescue 1122 ambulance service at the Shaheed Makhdoom Bilawal Health Unit. The ceremony also marked the foundation stone laying of a state-of-the-art […]
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Explosion reported at Islamabad Imambargah, casualties feared
ISLAMABAD: Multiple casualties were feared after an explosion at Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of Islamabad on Friday. According to initial reports, the blast occurred inside the Imambargah, prompting police and rescue teams to rush to the scene immediately. Rescue 1122 and other emergency services have begun rescue operations, working to evacuate the […]
Rawalpindi high-rises given one month to implement fire safety measures
RAWALPINDI — Authorities have issued notices to all high-rise buildings in Rawalpindi, directing them to implement mandatory fire safety measures within one month or face legal action, officials said on Monday. Read More: Rawalpindi buildings given 15 days to install emergency staircases The decision was shared during a meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office, chaired by […]
Minor earthquake tremors rattle Karachi, no casualties reported
Residents of Karachi felt minor earthquake tremors across several areas on Friday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported the tremors measured 2.2 on the Richter scale. The tremors struck at 3:39 PM and lasted for a few seconds. Authorities confirmed that the earthquake originated 24 kilometers north of DHA at a depth of 10 kilometers. Many […]
Gas supply disrupted in Karachi due to fire, restoration expected by 4 PM
A fire broke out near Jubilee Cinema in Saddar, Karachi, due to a gas leak and a short circuit. Emergency services responded quickly to control the situation and prevent further damage. To minimize the risk, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) shut off gas supply from its Transmission and Distribution Stations (TBS) at Mazar-e-Quaid and Civil […]
Iran expands evacuations as new rains worsen floods
Iran moved on Saturday to evacuate more towns and villages threatened by floods after forecasts for more rains in the southwest of the country, state television reported, as the nationwide toll from the flooding reached 70. Many residents of Susangerd, with a population of about 50,000, and five other communities in the oil-rich southwestern province […]