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...
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...
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Karachi, a metropolitan city in Pakistan, has an inadequate transport infrastructure. The dreadful accidents are heart-wrenching to see on the roads. The reasons are reckless driving and over-speeding. Most of our young generation are allowed by their parents to drive freely and are not restricted; therefore, they enjoy over-speeding whenever they see a road with less...
A woman electrocuted while doing house chores
A woman and a child died of electrocution in separate incidents in nearby localities of the city. Khursheed Bibi (26) was busy with chores in Lambay Jageer Phoolnagar when she received a fatal electric shock while switching a motor pump. She died on the spot. In another incident, Javed (14), a resident of the Bhatti Town area of...
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Flood has wreaked havoc in the majority areas of Pakistan. Sindh is the most affected province containing 522 deaths so far, including 219 children. At least 25 more people have died in Pakistan, where rapidly melting glaciers have submerged more than a third of the South Asian nation.
Sheikhapura: A laborer died of electrocution
As per Urdu point, a laborer died of electrocution, whereas four others suffered injuries due to electrocution here in Khurarianwala police station. Five laborers were busy working at a factory near MTM Mill on Sheikhupura Road when their metallic ladder touched an electricity wire. The deceased name Naseer was 29.
Karachi’s electrocution cases: 145 deaths are recorded at home
Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan, with a highly populated demographic of around 16 million. Electrocution in Pakistan is a dire issue that has to be considered. But unfortunately, the lack of awareness shows that electrocutions tend to happen by people's negligence. According to Mehfooz Pakistan's report, 388 cases were reported in Karachi from 2019-21, of...
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Karachi's deteriorated infrastructure is causing trouble for the people. The people of Karachi have been facing a severe infrastructure crisis for a very long period; be it in monsoon or other seasons, the conditions worsen. Dawn news mentioned that dilapidated roads cause road accidents, particularly during peak hours. As a result, commuters face many problems and struggle...