At least 16 people were killed and seven others injured after a passenger coach collided with a parked bus on the Swat Motorway in the Khoro Kotay Saeed Abad area near Mardan on Monday, according to rescue officials. Read More: Swat Motorway finally opened for tourists The tragic accident occurred when the Swat-bound passenger coach crashed […]
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Rescue 1122 sets up over 25 heat relief camps across Sindh
In view of the heatwave alert issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122), in coordination with district administrations and other relevant institutions, has established more than 25 heat relief camps across the province to provide timely protection to citizens against the risks of extreme heat and heatstroke. […]
Lahore workshop fire brought under control after hours of effort
A fire broke out at a workshop in Lahore’s Gulshan Ravi area on Monday, which was later brought under control after several hours of continuous firefighting efforts. Rescue 1122 confirmed that emergency teams responded quickly after receiving reports of the blaze near Band Road in the busy industrial locality. The fire spread rapidly and engulfed […]
Eight injured including five police personnel in two separate attacks in Bajaur
At least eight people, including five police personnel, were injured in two separate attacks in Bajaur District, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. The incidents occurred late Friday night in different areas of Khar tehsil, officials confirmed. Read More: Cop, passerby killed in attack on polio team in Bajaur According to police sources, the first attack took […]
NDMA warns of flash floods in KP through Sunday
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday warned of flash flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until Sunday. Heavy rainfall from an active westerly system is expected to affect southern, central, and upper districts, putting residents at risk and prompting emergency preparedness. Local streams, nullahs, and urban areas could experience sudden flooding, threatening homes and infrastructure. […]
Fire breaks out at Imtiaz Superstore in Zamzama area of Karachi
KARACHI – A fire erupted early Monday in the basement of the Imtiaz Superstore in the Zamzama area of Karachi, officials said. The upscale locality is home to many high-end shops and sees thousands of visitors daily. Read More: Gas cylinder blast in North Karachi wedding hall leaves four injured A spokesperson for Rescue 1122 said the […]
Gas compressor blast kills 13 in Karachi building collapse
KARACHI: At least 13 people were killed and 14 others injured when a gas compressor machine exploded, triggering the partial collapse of a residential building in Karachi Soldier Bazaar area early Thursday, officials said. Read More: Use of compressor for increasing gas pressure dangerous, illegal The explosion occurred around Sehri time on the first day of Ramadan, when residents […]
Fire erupts at chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE Industrial area
KARACHI: A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE Industrial Area on Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services, officials said. Rescue 1122 confirmed that the incident occurred near Valika Chowrangi and that teams were actively working to bring the blaze under control. Read More: Karachi warehouse blaze extinguished after more than […]
Punjab orders rapid fire safety measures after plaza blaze
The Punjab government has directed managements of plazas, schools and hospitals across the province to implement fire safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within two weeks, as authorities move to prevent incidents similar to the recent Gul Plaza fire in Karachi. Read More: Punjab CM orders province-wide fire safety audit immediately Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Thursday, […]
Search operation continues at Karachi’s Gul Plaza after fire
Search and rescue operation continued on Thursday at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, days after a devastating fire tore through the shopping mall, killing more than 60 people and leaving dozens of families waiting for news of missing loved ones. Read More: Rescue efforts continue at Gul Plaza as death toll reaches 29 The blaze erupted late Saturday night […]