Authorities in India’s capital, Delhi, have announced a citywide crackdown on fire safety violations following a devastating hotel fire that killed 21 people, including several foreign nationals. Read More: Kashmiris warn India its crackdown is turning some to militancy The blaze erupted at a hotel in the Malviya Nagar area of New Delhi on Wednesday, making it […]
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Sindh govt sets up temporary stalls for Gul Plaza traders
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced temporary stalls arrangements for around 350 traders affected by the Gul Plaza tragedy, providing stalls at Baradari, Bagh‑i‑Jinnah (former Polo Ground), to help them resume commercial activities, officials said. Rea More: Mayor announces 1,200 free stalls for Gul Plaza traders in Red Zone Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain […]
Fireworks shop explosion in China kills 12 during Lunar New Year
XIANGYANG, China: At least 12 people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks shop in Xiangyang on Wednesday, marking the second deadly blast linked to fireworks as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year, state media reported. Read More: China celebrates Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, emergency crews extinguished the […]
Inquiry commission formed to probe deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI – The Sindh government has constituted an inquiry commission to investigate the deadly fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, officials said on Wednesday. Justice Agha Faisal has been appointed as the head of the commission, which will examine all aspects of the incident, Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar confirmed. Read More: Request for Gul Plaza […]
Factory fire in Rawat brought under control after hours
RAWALPINDI: A major fire that erupted at a factory in the Rawat Industrial Area near Rawalpindi was brought under control after more than 16 hours of continuous firefighting, while cooling operations are currently underway, rescue officials said on Tuesday. Read More: Fire engulfs textile factory in Rawat Industrial Estate According to rescue authorities, the blaze broke out at […]
Rawalpindi high-rises given one month to implement fire safety measures
RAWALPINDI — Authorities have issued notices to all high-rise buildings in Rawalpindi, directing them to implement mandatory fire safety measures within one month or face legal action, officials said on Monday. Read More: Rawalpindi buildings given 15 days to install emergency staircases The decision was shared during a meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office, chaired by […]
Ignored warnings, delayed response worsened Gul Plaza inferno
KARACHI: The devastating Gul Plaza fire, which killed at least 71 people and left 15 missing, has been linked to ignored safety warnings Gul Plaza inferno and delayed emergency response, according to survivor accounts and official records reviewed by Reuters. Read More: Death toll from Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 71 The blaze erupted on January […]
Rawalpindi buildings given 15 days to install emergency staircases
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has directed the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC), district administration, and municipal committees to ensure the installation of emergency external staircases in all three-storey buildings within 15 days, officials said on Friday. The move comes as part of new fire safety measures aimed at preventing tragedies similar to the Karachi Gul Plaza […]
Punjab orders rapid fire safety measures after plaza blaze
The Punjab government has directed managements of plazas, schools and hospitals across the province to implement fire safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within two weeks, as authorities move to prevent incidents similar to the recent Gul Plaza fire in Karachi. Read More: Punjab CM orders province-wide fire safety audit immediately Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Thursday, […]
Search operation continues at Karachi’s Gul Plaza after fire
Search and rescue operation continued on Thursday at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, days after a devastating fire tore through the shopping mall, killing more than 60 people and leaving dozens of families waiting for news of missing loved ones. Read More: Rescue efforts continue at Gul Plaza as death toll reaches 29 The blaze erupted late Saturday night […]