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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...

Six women die as a jeep falls into a ravine in AJK

Six women passed away on Sunday when their jeep lost control and dropped in a ravine in Neelum Valley. The women were travelling from their polling station near Dodhniyal. Post the accident, the polling station was suspended temporarily. Along with the deceased, five people including three women were severely injured. The injured were shifted to BHU...

Car speeding causes fatal accidents

Late night on Tuesday,15th November, two men passed away while one was severely injured when their car turned over due to speeding. The accident of the three friends took place near Karsaz on Shahra e Faisal, one of the busiest roads of Karachi. The injured has been admitted to Jinnah Hospital. As per report, the deceased...

WAPDA line staff’s workload has doubled at the cost of their health and lives

Wapda workers held a rally and demanded the Prime Minister to reduce the prices of essential commodities, and take action to prevent fatal accidents of electricity line staff. The workers press their longstanding demand of safety at work which requires hiring of line staff throughout the country, in last six years no new line staff has...

Lots of dangling wires in Peshawar

Dangling wires of electricity, accessible power meters in streets and naked cables pose serious threats to the lives of the people in different localities of the provincial metropolis. The situation becomes more dangerous during the rain as children play near the power meters and touch the cables in their areas. The problem is common in the...

Islamabad’s Centaurus Mall Finally Reopens After Fire Incident

The development comes after the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) asked the CDA and the relevant authorities to reopen it since the mall’s management successfully fulfilled structural and safety prerequisites. Earlier, Additional District Magistrate headed a 7-member fact-finding committee, which discovered that the fire originated in the food court and it spread rapidly due to cooking...

Sorry state of road safety in Karachi

Karachi is the financial hub of Pakistan and hosts thousands of markets along with bank headquarters and business centres. The metropolitan city hosts recreational centres, sporting venues and national sites. However, the grass is not green on the other side when it comes to the provincial capital. There are many problems in “the city of lights”...

Public transport problems that Karachiites can relate to

Karachi, the "city of lights", has many problems and public transport system is one of them. Despite it being pocket friendly, it has its own risks comes with risks.    Karachiites see people waiting to catch a bus or rickshaw at street corners. However, their drivers, instead of stopping the bus, decrease the speed and that too...