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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...

Fast food outlet gutted by fire in Gujrat

GUJRAT: A three-storey building having a fast food outlet was burnt due to electric short-crcuiting on Saturday (Aug 10) in Gujrat city of Punjab province. Rescue officials took over three hours to extinguish the fire in the building near Kidney Centre along the Circular Road. The fire erupted at around 12 o'clock during the day in...

Boy electrocuted from electric motor in Attock

ATTOCK: A nine-year-old boy died due to an electric shock in a village of district Attock located in Punjab province, media reported. The incident occurred in Village Peerzai under the jurisdiction of Hazro police station. Police said the boy named Muhammad Yousaf was playing in the courtyard of a cattle shed when he accidentally touched the...

Gujrat man electrocuted in rain-related incident

GUJRAT: A man was electrocuted and two others were injured in rain-related incidents on Sunday in Gujrat city of Punjab, media reported. As per Rescue 1122, Nadeem Akhtar Dar, aged 45, suffered an electric shock in Muslimabad locality of the city. He was shifted to the Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital (ABSTH) where doctors pronounced him...

Two young men electrocuted in Ahmedpur

FAISALABAD: Two young men lost their lives in separate electrocution incidents on Sunday (August 4) in Ahmedpur Sharqia district of Punjab province. According to media reports, Rescue 1122 officials said the incidents occurred in Therhi Zabti and Wahi Jaan Mohammad. The victim Nasir, aged 25, was electrocuted by wires from a water pump, while 24-year-old Nadeem...

Two children electrocuted in Islamabad during rainfall

ISLAMABAD: At least four children lost their lives in two separate tragic incidents involving electrocution and drowning in Islamabad. In the first incident, two children were electrocuted when the when they inadvertently touched an electricity generator in Sector F-11/2 during rain. The victims were identified as 8-year-old Ghulam and 5-year-old Waqas. In another incident, two drowned in...

Woman electrocuted from electric fan in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: A woman and a child died of electrocution in separate incidents in the city on Wednesday (July 31), local media reported. The report citing a police spokesperson said the woman Rahat Jabeen, aged 32 years, resident of Rasheedabad, was trying to switch on a fan at her house when she received an electric shock. The...