KARACHI: A fire erupted in a freight train at the Cantonment Station on Sunday, destroying goods stored in two bogies, officials said. Rescue-1122 spokesperson Hassaan Ul Haseeb Khan reported that the train was transporting imported goods to a dry port in Punjab when the blaze broke out. The affected bogies contained dried fruits, solar inverters […]
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Faisalabad factory blast death toll rises to 17
FAISALABAD: The death toll from the chemical factory boiler blast in Malikpur, Faisalabad, has climbed to 17, authorities confirmed, quoting Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir. Rescue teams are still searching for possible survivors trapped under the debris. Read More: Four killed as factory boiler explodes in Faisalabad The deceased include factory workers, women, children, and elderly individuals. Initial […]
Four killed as factory boiler explodes in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: Four people were killed on Friday after a boiler exploded at a factory in Malikpur, Faisalabad, causing the roofs of the factory and nearby structures to collapse, officials said. Rescue 1122 reported that the incident occurred in Shahab Town, near Kabbadi Stadium. Seven people were pulled from the rubble, four of whom died on […]
Fire engulfs cotton factory in Bahawalnagar, causes heavy losses
BAHAWALNAGAR – A massive fire erupted at a cotton factory located on Fort Abbas Road late Friday night. The blaze spread rapidly, engulfing the entire building, including the factory’s godown. Three fire brigade units and Rescue 1122 teams arrived promptly and managed to bring the fire under control after an intense operation. Rescue officials confirmed […]
Fire at Lady Reading Hospital OPD brought under control
PESHAWAR – A fire that erupted in the basement of the Outpatient Department (OPD) at Lady Reading Hospital on Friday was successfully extinguished, rescue officials confirmed. According to initial reports, the blaze is believed to have been caused by a short circuit. Rescue personnel used smoke ejectors to clear the area, and fortunately, no casualties […]
Massive fire engulfs Karachi tyre warehouse; 22 trucks battle blaze
A massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a tyre warehouse in Karachi’s Mawach Goth area, sending plumes of thick smoke across the skyline. Firefighters have declared it a third-degree blaze as efforts to contain it entered their fifth hour. According to fire brigade officials, the fire erupted at a tyre storage facility spread […]
15 Killed as Truck Falls Into Ravine on Swat Expressway
MALAKAND – At least fifteen people, including several children, were killed on Thursday when a truck plunged into a ravine on the Swat Expressway, rescue officials said. The vehicle was carrying a group of nomads travelling from Bahrain, Swat, when it veered off the road and fell into the deep ravine. Eight others were injured […]
CM Maryam puts Punjab on high alert amid heavy monsoon rains
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered all relevant departments to remain on high alert due to ongoing heavy monsoon rains across the province. She issued immediate instructions for timely action to prevent flooding and minimize public inconvenience during the downpour. CM Maryam directed WASA, PDMA, Rescue 1122, Local Government, and Traffic Police to […]
Operation underway to rescue 10 coal miners trapped in flooded coal pit
THATTA: A rescue operation has been underway in the Jhimpir coal mine to safely evacuate 10 miners trapped in the mine since yesterday. Ten miners were trapped in the coal mine in Jhimpir yesterday after it was flooded with rainwater. No mine worker has yet been taken to safety from the coal pit. Local laborers, […]
Rescue 1122 finalizes arrangement to deal any situation during re-polling
BAJAUR: Rescue 1122 has finalized arrangements to ward off any untoward incident during re-polling of local government elections in Salarzai and Mamoond area of Bajaur tribal districts. Rescue 1122 would work in collaboration with local authorities to ensure peace during polling and to meet any untoward incident. Director General (DG) Rescue 1122, Dr. Khateer Ahmad […]