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Power Encroachment and the Dangers of Unregulated Wiring

In Pakistan, power encroachment and unregulated wiring are a concern, especially in urban areas, along with the menace of electricity theft and faulty electrical setups. While many unscrupulous individuals may see it as a quick way to save money, the dangers associated with these illegal and unsafe practices are far-reaching. From the risk of fires...

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Dangers of Encroachments in Pakistan: Why we need to act now

Whenever you walk through a busy street in Pakistan, you see roads, pavements, and even parks slowly being taken over by unauthorized structures.  Encroachments are more than just an inconvenience. They pose serious risks to safety, public spaces, and the environment. While it might be a quick fix for some, the dangers of encroachment can...

16 dead, several injured in major blast in Hyderabad LPG shop

HYDERABAD: At least 16 people have died and 60 people, mostly children, received burn injuries in a major blast at a liquid petroleum gas cylinder filling shop in Hyderabad’s Preetabad area. The incident occurred on Thursday (May 30), leaving dozens of people wounded, including children and women. The explosion triggered subsequent blasts in other cylinders and...

70% of electrocution cases happen in private homes, says experts.

70% of electrocution cases happen in private premises and homes due to water pumps, generator power theft, and tampering, speakers at a webinar conducted by Mehfooz Pakistan discussed on 11th August 2023. The webinar was on the topic of Electrocution Prevention and Public Safety. Present in the webinar along with the host Mr. Zarrar Khuhro were...

70% of Death by Electrocutions Occur Within the Very Walls of Homes & Private Premises

Electrocution claims countless lives in Karachi every year. According to a new study on safety incidences, it was reported that between the years 2019-2021, Karachi witnessed a staggering case of 388 electrocutions. It was not surprising to see that 70% of these cases unfolded in the very walls we call homes & within private premises....

Shopkeepers selling LPG in plastic bags in Peshawar

As the winter season arrives in Pakistan, the demand for gas increased rapidly. Every year we witness a decline in supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) which is the gas used in homes for multiple purposes, in the kitchen and to operate heaters and generators. In Peshawar due to the ongoing load shedding of the gas,...

Hyderabad in need for efficient Infrastructure

Hyderabad, the second largest city of the Sindh province has approximately 1.7million people residing in it. It works as a bridge between the rural and urban Sindh. It is a city rich in Pakistani culture and history. Even though Hyderabad resides a lot of Sindh population next to Karachi only, we see increasing infrastructure problems...

Heavy vehicles restricted during the day in Karachi

With the increasing upheaval in the traffic system of Karachi, the Sindh High Court has now instructed the chief secretary to file a report regarding the movement of heavy vehicles during daytime in Karachi. The heavy vehicles play a huge part in disrupting the traffic flow of the Karachi. These vehicles due to the size, take up...

Fire engulfs nearly 300 stalls at the Islamabad Sunday Market

On Wednesday, a fire broke out in Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Market. It spread very quickly and engulfed nearly 300 stalls there. The fire tenders of Capital Development were unable to extinguish fire hence additional resources were called and they were able to stop the fire in two hours. According to the Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon,...