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How to stay responsible during power theft drives

Power theft is a serious issue that threatens both safety and infrastructure. To combat this, utility companies frequently conduct drives to identify and remove illegal “kunda” connections. These campaigns are crucial for community safety, but they also require public awareness and cooperation to be effective. Illegal ‘kunda’ connections bypass meters and safety systems, overloading transformers, causing...

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Hidden dangers of power theft: Why ‘kunda’ connections are deadly

Power theft, often done through illegal “kunda” connections, may seem like a shortcut to avoid electricity bills, but it carries deadly risks. Beyond financial losses for utility companies, these unauthorized connections put lives at risk, and can lead to devastating accidents. The Safety Risks Electrocution Hazards Kunda connections bypass safety meters and wiring regulations. Exposed wires and makeshift...

Multan-Sukkur motorway: 20 killed as a speeding bus crashes into an oil tanker

 Multan- Sukkur motorway: According to Radio Pakistan, 20 people were killed whereas six were injured as the speeding bus rammed into the oil tanker that caused the fire on M-9. The bus was carrying 24 passengers and two crew members and departed from Lahore for Karachi. Police said the oil tanker’s driver ran away from the...

Karachi: 11 people were injured, and One died as the building collapsed in Surjani town

The under-construction building collapsed in Karachi’s Surjani Town, Sector 4D area. According to Dunya News, the rescue team pulled out 11 trapped people from the wreckage, while the injured were shifted to the hospital, and one of the severely injured lost his life after reaching the hospital. An operation is underway at the scene to search for...

Run a Generator safely

Recently, a 20-year-old boy electrocuted while running a generator at home in Karachi. However, there must be many cases that are not highlighted as the generator is a source of endangering lives because of the poisonous gas (Carbon mono oxide) it contains that can cause fire and electrocution. Follow these directions to run a generator safely: ...

Nepra released a Power safety awareness campaign for ‘Distribution co’ and ‘Emergency’

Pakistan is going through a severe electricity crisis. As a result, numerous incidents happen in Pakistan due to substandard material that causes transformer explosions and electrocutions. Therefore, to spread awareness and prevent further incidents and fatalities, these precautions are necessary for Distribution companies and the public in an emergency. The mission of the campaign: Protect the lives...

Tips to drive safely during monsoon

Monsoon season has arrived. In Pakistan, heavy rain causes massive urban flooding and uncovered manholes, which results in severe inconveniences and accidents. Therefore, to prepare yourself and safely drive during rain, read below the precautions to save lives: Avoid parking under/billboards as they can fall from the strong winds and heavy showers. Check the battery charge. ...

Precautions to prevent road accidents

According to the National Highway and Motorway spokesman, four times more deaths are caused by road accidents  Twelve thousand people are killed annually, and 50 thousand are injured in road accidents. These accidents occur due to violations of safety and traffic rules. 80% of accidents are due to speeding, careless driving, and the use of mobile while driving. Not...